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The Eye - a Neglected Organ in Environmental and Occupational Medicine: An Overview of Known Environmental and Occupational Non-Traumatic Effects on the Eyes Cover

The Eye - a Neglected Organ in Environmental and Occupational Medicine: An Overview of Known Environmental and Occupational Non-Traumatic Effects on the Eyes

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Volume 60 (2009): Issue 2 (June 2009)
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|Jul 2009
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-60-2009-1869 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
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Language: English
Page range: 205 - 215
Published on: Jul 6, 2009
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
cataract,
dry eye syndrome,
occupational and environmental factors,
retinal vascular changes
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

© 2009 Elena Rozanova, Peter Heilig, Jasminka Godnić-Cvar, published by Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
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