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Research Article

Evaluation of Corneal and Anterior Chamber Changes Following Pterygium Surgery Using a Pentacam Scheimplug System: A Prospective Study

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Pages 206-209 | Received 23 May 2012, Accepted 02 Dec 2012, Published online: 25 Apr 2013

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