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Research Article

Prevalence and causes of blindness in Otibhor Okhae Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria

O.A. Dawodu Departments of Ophthalmology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State
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A.I. Osahon Otibhor Okhae Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria
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E. Emifoniye Departments of Ophthalmology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo StateCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 323-330 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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