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Original Article

The Use of Topical Honey in the Treatment of Corneal Abrasions and Endotoxin-Induced Keratitis in an Animal Model

Sami UwaydatDepartment of Ophthalmology, Jones Eye Institute, Little Rock, Arkansas, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Purushottam JhaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Jones Eye Institute, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Ruslana TytarenkoDepartment of Ophthalmology, Jones Eye Institute, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Harry BrownDepartment of Ophthalmology, Jones Eye Institute, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Michael WigginsDepartment of Ophthalmology, Jones Eye Institute, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Puran S. BoraDepartment of Ophthalmology, Jones Eye Institute, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Nalini S. BoraDepartment of Ophthalmology, Jones Eye Institute, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Pages 787-796 | Received 04 Jun 2010, Accepted 28 Nov 2010, Published online: 03 Aug 2011

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