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Phua, V., Hakin, K. Eyelid skin atrophy associated with chronic usage of ophthalmic steroid ointment, and its successful treatment with the Versapulse laser. Eye 15, 659–660 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.2001.205
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