Influence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on the Corneal Endothelium and Central Corneal Thickness After Phacoemulsification
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/eabr-2026-0018 | Journal eISSN: 2956-2090 (formerly 2335-075X, 2956-0454) | Journal ISSN: 2956-0454 (formerly 1820-8665)
Language: English
Page range: 173 - 178
Submitted on: Feb 11, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 13, 2026
Published on: Oct 24, 2026
Published by: University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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