Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association
Volume 81, Issue 8 , Pages 394-404 , August 2010

Palinopsia

  • Brian Abert, O.D.

      Affiliations

    • Vista Eye Care, Thornton, Colorado
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Brian Abert, O.D., Vista Eye Care, 4243 E. 136th St., Suite #342, Thornton, Colorado 80602.
    • ,
  • Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Veterans Affairs Optometry, Los Angeles, California

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doi: 10.1016/j.optm.2009.12.010

Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association
Volume 81, Issue 8 , Pages 394-404 , August 2010

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