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Hyperopia Highlights

Written by - Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Sep 25, 2014

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Author: Dr. Trupti Shirole

Editor: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Technically Checked by: Mahesh Kumar

Published on Jun 22, 2011
Last Updated on Sep 25, 2014

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