How important are lens oxygen ratings? They are one of many performance factors.

Edward S. Bennett

doi:10.1097/00003226-199010001-00003

How important are lens oxygen ratings? They are one of many performance factors.

University of Missouri-St. Louis

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Original language	American English
Journal	Cornea
Volume	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00003226-199010001-00003
State	Published - Jan 1 1990

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Medicine and Health Sciences
Biological Engineering
Surgery

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