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Original Paper

The ocular response to extended wear of a high Dk silicone hydrogel contact lens

(DipOptom MOptom FAAO) , (OD) , (BEng MSc OD) & (BAppSc (Opt) MCOptom)
Pages 176-182 | Received 09 Jun 2009, Accepted 04 Apr 2002, Published online: 15 Apr 2021

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