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The efficacy of bupivacaine for the treatment of strabismus

Martha Farrelly-WatersDepartment of Orthoptics, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, ManchesterCorrespondence[email protected]
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Joe SmithDepartment of Orthoptics, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, ManchesterView further author information
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Krishan ParmarDepartment of Orthoptics, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, ManchesterView further author information
Pages 42-47 | Published online: 11 Feb 2022

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