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Research Paper

The iPod binocular home‐based treatment for amblyopia in adults: efficacy and compliance

, DSc, , OD, , PhD, , OD, , PhD & , PhD
Pages 389-398 | Received 05 Apr 2014, Accepted 03 Jun 2014, Published online: 15 Apr 2021

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