Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 38-45 , February 2008

Surgical Procedures for Glaucoma: What the General Practitioner Needs to Know

  • John S. Sapienza, DVM, Diplomate, ACVO

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: John S. Sapienza, DVM, Diplomate, ACVO, Long Island Veterinary Specialists, 163 South Service Road, Plainview, New York 11803

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PII: S1096-2867(07)00106-5

doi: 10.1053/j.ctsap.2007.12.005

Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 38-45 , February 2008

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