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Original Research

Patient perspectives when switching from Cosopt® (dorzolamide-timolol) to Azarga™ (brinzolamide-timolol) for glaucoma requiring multiple drug therapy

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Pages 2059-2062 | Published online: 11 Dec 2012

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