Pathogenesis and Risk Factors of Glaucoma

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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During a closed international glaucoma symposium in Friedrichsruhe, Germany, the most current scientific results on the pathogenesis and risk factors of glaucoma were discussed.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2011-09-27
Mått155 x 235 x 15 mm
Vikt400 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor245
FörlagSpringer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
ISBN9783642643026

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