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CLINICAL TRIAL REPORT

Efficacy and Toxicity Evaluation of Bepotastine Besilate 1.5% Preservative-Free Eye Drops Vs Olopatadine Hydrochloride 0.2% Bak-Preserved Eye Drops in Patients with Allergic Conjunctivitis

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Pages 3477-3489 | Received 30 Aug 2023, Accepted 02 Nov 2023, Published online: 15 Nov 2023

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