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Nearsightedness (Myopia) (cont.)

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  1. American Academy of Pediatrics, et al. (2003, reaffirmed 2007). Policy statement: Eye examination in infants, children, and young adults by pediatricians. Pediatrics, 111(4): 902–907.

Other Works Consulted

  • Rajan MS, et al. (2006). Effects of ablation diameter on long-term refractive stability and corneal transparency after photorefractive keratectomy. Ophthalmology, 113(10): 1798–1806.

  • Trobe JD (2006). Refractive disorders section of Principal ophthalmic conditions. In Physician's Guide to Eye Care, 3rd ed, pp. 121–124. San Francisco: American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerChristopher J. Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology
Last RevisedJune 24, 2011
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