Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association
Volume 81, Issue 9 , Pages 432-436 , September 2010

Bilateral phacomorphic angle-closure glaucoma in a highly myopic patient secondary to isolated spherophakia

  • Joseph Sowka, O.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Joseph Sowka, O.D., Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33328.
    • ,
  • Nadine Girgis, O.D.

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doi: 10.1016/j.optm.2010.02.010

Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association
Volume 81, Issue 9 , Pages 432-436 , September 2010

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