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Research Article

Outcomes and Risk Factors for Complications in Cataract Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Infection

Karen L. ChristopherDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, United StatesCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jennifer L. PatnaikDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, United StatesView further author information
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Kylie J. PenlandDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, United StatesView further author information
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Mina B. PantchevaDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, United StatesView further author information
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Anne M. LynchDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, United StatesView further author information
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Cristos IfantidesDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, United StatesView further author information
Pages 492-498 | Received 25 Feb 2022, Accepted 26 Sep 2022, Published online: 04 Oct 2022

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