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Original Article

Prevalence and Causes of Visual Impairment and Blindness, Cataract Surgical Coverage and Outcomes of Cataract Surgery in Libya

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Pages 26-32 | Received 20 Nov 2011, Accepted 24 Jul 2012, Published online: 25 Jan 2013

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