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Research Article

Pilot Study Assessing the Safety and Acceptance of a Novel Virtual Reality System to Improve Visual Function

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Pages 394-399 | Received 14 Nov 2023, Accepted 22 Feb 2024, Published online: 01 Mar 2024

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