Ultrasonographic findings in patients examined in cataract detection-andtreatment campaigns: a retrospective study
INTRODUCTION: A cataract is defined as an opacity of any portion of the lens, regardless of visual acuity. In some advanced cases of cataracts, in which good fundus visualization is not possible, an ultrasound examination provides better assessment of the posterior segment of the globe. OBJECTIVES:...
Main Authors: | Marcio Henrique Mendes, Alberto Jorge Betinjane, Adhele de Sá Cavalcante, Cheng Te Cheng, Newton Kara-José |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier España
2009-01-01
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Series: | Clinics |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322009000700005 |
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