Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 46-50 , February 2008

Cataracts: When to Refer

  • Noelle La Croix, DVM, Diplomate ACVO

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Noelle La Croix, DVM, Diplomate ACVO, Veterinary Ophthalmologist, The Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, 75 Sunrise Highway, West Islip, New York 11795

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doi: 10.1053/j.ctsap.2007.12.006

Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 46-50 , February 2008

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