The epidemiology of dry eye in Melbourne, Australia, Historical image
OphthalmologyPublished 1 June 1998
Catherine A. McCarty
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These are the first reported population-based data of dry eye in Australia and show the prevalence of dryEye varies by sign and symptom.
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These are the first reported population-based data of dry eye in Australia. The prevalence of dry eye varies by sign and symptom.
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