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Expectations and Perceived Benefits of a Hospital-Based Low Vision Clinic: Results of an Exploratory, Qualitative Research Study

, PhD, FAAO, , BSc, FCOptom, , MBChB, FRCGP, , MSc & , PhD
Pages 59-66 | Accepted 08 Aug 2007, Published online: 13 Jul 2009

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