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Research Article

Cataract prevalence, cataract surgical coverage and its contribution to the reduction of visual disability in Oman

Rajiv Khandekar Eye & Ear Health Care, DSDC, Ministry of Health, Oman
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AliJaffer Mohammed Director General of Health Affairs, Ministry of Health, Oman
Pages 181-189 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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