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Management of corneal bee sting: is surgical removal of a retained stinger always indicated?

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  1. Ophthalmology Ward, Feiz Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Hezar-Jerib St, 7346181746, Isfahan, Iran

    Peyman Roomizadeh, Hassan Razmjoo, Mohammad-Ali Abtahi & Seyed-Hossein Abtahi

  2. Isfahan Eye Research Center (IERC), Feiz Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

    Peyman Roomizadeh, Hassan Razmjoo, Mohammad-Ali Abtahi & Seyed-Hossein Abtahi

  3. Isfahan Medical Students Research Center (IMSRC), Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

    Peyman Roomizadeh & Hassan Razmjoo

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Roomizadeh, P., Razmjoo, H., Abtahi, MA. et al. Management of corneal bee sting: is surgical removal of a retained stinger always indicated?. Int Ophthalmol 33, 1–2 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-012-9655-9

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