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Smartphone ophthalmoscope as a tool in teaching direct ophthalmoscopy: a crossover randomized controlled trial

Hongxi Wanga ophthalmology, Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, Guangdong, ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1391-5328View further author information
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Xulong Liaoa ophthalmology, Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, Guangdong, ChinaView further author information
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Mingzhi Zhanga ophthalmology, Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, Guangdong, ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9032-7274View further author information
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Chi Pui Panga ophthalmology, Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, Guangdong, China;b Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaView further author information
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Haoyu Chena ophthalmology, Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, Guangdong, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Article: 2176201 | Received 28 Nov 2022, Accepted 31 Jan 2023, Published online: 10 Feb 2023

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