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Original Article

Impact of Visual Impairment on Quality of Life: A Comparison With Quality of Life in the General Population and With Other Chronic Conditions

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Pages 119-126 | Received 19 Jun 2006, Accepted 22 Nov 2006, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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