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VOLUME 41 , ISSUE 6ENG ( Dec-2013, 2013 ) > List of Articles

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The Possible Effect of Local Ascorbic Acid on Induced Corneal Abrasion in Male Rabbits

Alahmady Hamad Alsmman, Nesreen Gamal, Eldeen Abdelhaleem

Citation Information : Alsmman AH, Gamal N, Abdelhaleem E. The Possible Effect of Local Ascorbic Acid on Induced Corneal Abrasion in Male Rabbits. 2013; 41 (6ENG):15-19.

DOI: 10.5005/hoo-10101-41604

Published Online: 25-03-2014

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2013; Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.


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