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A Stereotyped Syndrome with Retro-Ocular Pain, Photophobia, and Visual Disturbance Masquerading as Optic Neuritis: Case Series

Joanna M. JefferisDepartment of Ophthalmology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Revelle LittlewoodDepartment of Ophthalmology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UKView further author information
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Irene M. PepperDepartment of Ophthalmology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UKView further author information
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Simon J. HickmanDepartment of Neurology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UKView further author information
Pages 339-342 | Received 18 Jan 2018, Accepted 04 Feb 2018, Published online: 15 Aug 2018

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