Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 81-86 , July 2010

Evaluation of the role of timolol 0.1% gel in myopic regression after laser in situ keratomileusis

Received 16 March 2010 ,Accepted 16 March 2010.

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☆ The study was performed with informed consent and followed the guidelines required by the Institutional Review Board or Ethics Committee of the Institution.

PII: S1319-4534(10)00044-5

doi: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2010.03.001

Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 81-86 , July 2010

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