Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research

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The latest research in clinical ophthalmology and the science of vision.

Editorial - New Sight for Old: Commentary On the Use of Pilocarpine for Presbyopia

Published date: Dec 31 2024

Journal Title: Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research

Issue title: Oct–Dec 2024, Volume 19, Issue 4

Pages: 392 – 396

DOI: 10.18502/jovr.v19i4.17786

Authors:

Cameron F. Parsacfparsa@gmail.comErasmus Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium

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