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Research Article

Long-Term Burden of Pain and Reduced Visual Acuity after Gunshot Wounds to the Orbit

Elana Meera Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USAView further author information
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Brian J. Nguyena Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA;b Department of Ophthalmology, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USAView further author information
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Sana Bautistaa Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA;b Department of Ophthalmology, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USAView further author information
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Brendan McGeehanc Center for Preventative Ophthalmology and Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USAView further author information
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Maureen G. Maguirec Center for Preventative Ophthalmology and Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USAView further author information
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César A. Briceñoa Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA;d Clinical Ophthalmology, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 477-483 | Received 20 Oct 2021, Accepted 04 Oct 2022, Published online: 12 Oct 2022

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