Prisms in Ophthalmology

With their numerous diagnostic and therapeutic applications, prisms are an indispensable part of ophthalmology. Prisms have been used as reflectors in various ophthalmic instruments, while their other properties have made them an essential tool in the diagnosis and management of strabismus. Hence, a...

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Main Author: Himshikha Aggarwal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-04-01
Series:Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.7869/djo776
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title Prisms in Ophthalmology
title_full Prisms in Ophthalmology
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