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Symposium: Controversies in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Orthoptics: A Point-Counterpoint Discussion

The Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Treatment for Children with a Persistent Esotropia Following Bilateral Medial Rectus Recessions and Lateral Rectus Resections

Scott R. LambertDepartment of Ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.Correspondence[email protected]
, M.D. &
Marla J. ShainbergDepartment of Ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
, C.O.
Pages 24-28 | Published online: 22 Dec 2017

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