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RESEARCH LETTER

Precise Posterior Nd:YAG Capsulotomy without Creating Defects is Key for Patients’ Quality of Vision

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Pages 361-364 | Received 27 Nov 2023, Accepted 01 Feb 2024, Published online: 04 Feb 2024

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