Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 337-345 , October 2011

Primary lens extraction for glaucoma management: A review article

  • Tarek M. Eid, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress: Magrabi Eye and Ear Center, P.O. Box 20377, Madina Road, Jeddah 21455, Saudi Arabia. Tel.: +966 505577065.

Received 15 July 2011 ,Revised 21 July 2011 ,Accepted 23 July 2011.

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doi: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2011.07.004

Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 337-345 , October 2011

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