Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association
Volume 79, Issue 3 , Pages 143-148 , March 2008

Anti-reflective coatings reflect ultraviolet radiation

  • Karl Citek, O.D., Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Karl Citek, O.D., Ph.D., Pacific University College of Optometry, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116.

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PII: S1529-1839(07)00577-5

doi: 10.1016/j.optm.2007.08.019

Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association
Volume 79, Issue 3 , Pages 143-148 , March 2008