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Esteban Porcar1, Juan Carlos Montalt, Enrique España-Gregori

  • 1Department of Optics, Optometry and Vision Sciences (E.P., J.C.M.), Physics College, University of Valencia, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain; Department of Surgery (E.E.-G.), Ophthalmology Unit, la Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Valencia, Hospital la Fe, Valencia, Spain; and FISABIO Oftalmología Médica (C.P.-M.), Cornea Unit and Anterior Segment Diseases, Catholic University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.

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