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. 2004;17(50):17-8.

Childhood cataract: magnitude, management, economics and impact

BR Shamanna  1 , R Muralikrishnan  2
, editors.
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Childhood cataract: magnitude, management, economics and impact

Editors:BR Shamanna et al. Community Eye Health. 2004.
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Timely treatment can restore this young East African boy's sight Photo: David Yorston
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