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The International Journal on Orbital Disorders, Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
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Original Article

Age-Based Comparison of Successful Probing in Nepalese Children with Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Ben LimbuTilganga Eye Centre, Department of Ophthalmology, Gaushala, Bagmati Bridge, Kathmandu, Nepal
,
Dr. Mete AkinNova Southeastern University, College of Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
&
Rohit SaijuRoyal Victorian Eye and Ear hospital, Department of Orbit and Oculoplastic Surgery, Melbourne, Australia
Pages 16-20 | Received 22 Jun 2009, Accepted 24 Jul 2009, Published online: 19 Mar 2010

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