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Vol. XIII, No. 6Archive > June, 2012

In Eye Surgery, It's the Year of the Laser

New laser technology stole the show at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

David George, MD

In Eye Surgery - It's the Year of the LaserWant a good indicator of how technology is shaping the way eye surgery is performed? Check out the new products on display in the ASCRS exhibit hall. Make no mistake: This was the year of the laser.


 
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