Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association
Volume 81, Issue 5 , Pages 221-233 , May 2010

Retinal astrocytic hamartoma

  • Krista Martin, O.D.

      Affiliations

    • Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Santa Maria Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, Santa Maria, California
    • ,
  • Victoria Rossi, O.D.

      Affiliations

    • Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda Veterans Affairs Ambulatory Care Center/Nursing Home, Sepulveda, California
    • ,
  • Steven Ferrucci, O.D.

      Affiliations

    • Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda Veterans Affairs Ambulatory Care Center/Nursing Home, Sepulveda, California
    • Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton, California
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Steven Ferrucci, O.D., Sepulveda VA Ambulatory Care Center, Optometry Department, 16111 Plummer St, #112E, Sepulveda, California 91343.
    • ,
  • Debi Pian, O.D.

      Affiliations

    • State University of New York State College of Optometry, New York, New York

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doi: 10.1016/j.optm.2009.12.009

Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association
Volume 81, Issue 5 , Pages 221-233 , May 2010

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