Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association
Volume 75, Issue 8 , Pages 487-495 , August 2004

Idiopathic sclerochoroidal calcification

  • Michael Kim, O.D.

      Affiliations

    • VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
    • ,
  • Debi Pian, O.D.

      Affiliations

    • VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Santa Barbara Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Santa Barbara, California
    • VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton, California
    • Kim M, Pian D, Ferrucci S. Idiopathic sclerochoroidal calcification. Optometry 2004;75:487-95.
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Debi Pian, O.D. Eye Clinic, VA Santa Barbara Community Based, Outpatient Clinic, 4440 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, California 93110.
    • ,
  • Steven Ferrucci, O.D.

      Affiliations

    • VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center and Nursing Home, Sepulveda, California
    • VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton, California

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doi: 10.1016/S1529-1839(04)70173-6

Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association
Volume 75, Issue 8 , Pages 487-495 , August 2004

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