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International Strabismological Assocation (ISA) Symposium: Eye Movement Disorders: Clinical and Surgical Aspects

Historical Vignette: Walter Brackett Lancaster (1863-1951): Surgeon, Educator, and Promoter of Orthoptics

Gill Roper-Hall
, D.B.O.T., C.O., C.O.M.T.
Pages 112-122 | Published online: 22 Dec 2017

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