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LASIK — Laser In Situ Keratomileusis

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  1. FreeVis LASIK Zentrum Universitätsklinikum Mannheim, Theodor Kutzer Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany

    Michael C. Knorz (Professor Dr.)

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  1. Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany

    Thomas Kohnen MD (Professor of Ophthalmology) (Professor of Ophthalmology)

  2. Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, 6565 Fannin, Suite NC 205, Houston, TX, 77030, USA

    Douglas D. Koch MD (Professor and the Allen,Mosbacher, and Law Chair in Ophthalmology) (Professor and the Allen,Mosbacher, and Law Chair in Ophthalmology)

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Knorz, M.C. (2005). LASIK — Laser In Situ Keratomileusis. In: Kohnen, T., Koch, D.D. (eds) Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Essentials in Ophthalmology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-26678-X_12

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