Published date: Jul 29 2021

Journal Title: Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research

Issue title: July–September 2021, Volume 16, Issue 3

Pages: 524 – 525

DOI: 10.18502/jovr.v16i3.9450

Paolo PigattoClinical Dermatology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milano MI, Italy

Gianpaolo Guzzigianpaolo_guzzi@fastwebnet.itItalian Association for Metals and Biocompatibility Research – AIRMEB, Milan, Italy

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