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Incidence and morbidity of hospital‐presenting corneal infiltrative events associated with contact lens wear

Nathan EfronEurolens Research, The University of Manchester, UK
, PhD DSc,
Philip B. MorganEurolens Research, The University of Manchester, UK
, PhD,
Elizabeth A. HillEurolens Research, The University of Manchester, UK
, MOptom,
Mathew K. RaynorRoyal Eye Hospital, Manchester, UK
, FRCS(Ed) &
Andrew B. TulloRoyal Eye Hospital, Manchester, UK
, MD FRCOphth
Pages 232-239 | Received 26 Feb 2010, Accepted 12 May 2005, Published online: 15 Apr 2021

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