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Ophthalmology

Cost-comparison of two trabecular micro-bypass stents versus selective laser trabeculoplasty or medications only for intraocular pressure control for patients with open-angle glaucoma

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Pages 760-766 | Received 11 Apr 2017, Accepted 02 May 2017, Published online: 13 Jun 2017

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