The epidemiology of pterygium in a high risk population. Implications for prevention

G. G. Rhoads; P. D. Zeegen; G. A. Glober; G. M. Boelling

The epidemiology of pterygium in a high risk population. Implications for prevention

G. G. Rhoads, P. D. Zeegen, G. A. Glober, G. M. Boelling

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Abstract

A study of this disease in Japanese men on Oahu. Hawaii has a high prevalence of pterygium, and the authors had an excellent opportunity to make uniform inquiries into the life history of men with and without this affliction. The implications of the findings for the prevention of pterygium are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	163-173
Number of pages	11
Journal	TRANS.PACIF.CST. OTO-OPHTHAL.SOC.
Volume	Vol.53
State	Published - 1972
Externally published	Yes

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The epidemiology of pterygium in a high risk population. Implications for prevention

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