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Retina and Choroid

Topical Dexamethasone Counters Intravitreal Ivermectin-Induced Ocular Toxicity in a Rabbit Model

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Pages 750-758 | Received 12 Dec 2023, Accepted 04 Mar 2024, Published online: 19 Mar 2024

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