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Research Article

Ultraviolet light exposure as a risk factor for ocular melanoma in Queensland, Australia

Anthony R. Pane Department of Ophthalmology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Wooloongabba, Queensland, Australia
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Lawrence W. Hirst Department of Ophthalmology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Wooloongabba, Queensland, Australia
Pages 159-167 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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