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The International Journal on Orbital Disorders, Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
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Original Investigation

Comparison of a manometric tear duct irrigation test with dacryoscintigraphy in the investigation of epiphora

Zuzana SipkovaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Royal Berkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation trust, Reading, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ebube E. ObiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Royal Berkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation trust, Reading, UK
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Oyinka OlurinDepartment of Ophthalmology, Royal Berkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation trust, Reading, UK
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Peter M. MotaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Royal Berkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation trust, Reading, UK
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Oana VonicaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Royal Berkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation trust, Reading, UK
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Andrew R. PearsonDepartment of Ophthalmology, Royal Berkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation trust, Reading, UK
Pages 403-407 | Received 01 Nov 2019, Accepted 08 Dec 2019, Published online: 20 Dec 2019

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