Contact Lenses and Electric Arcs

Authors

  • A.P. Cullen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65636/cjo.v52i3.7079

Keywords:

Contact Lenses, Electric Arcs, clinical comment

References

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11 . Authorities deny contact lenses fused to workers' eyes. Occupational Health and Safety Letter. August 22, 1983, p.8.

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Published

2026-06-29

How to Cite

Cullen, A. (2026). Contact Lenses and Electric Arcs. Canadian Journal of Optometry, 52(3), 100–101. https://doi.org/10.65636/cjo.v52i3.7079

Issue

Section

Clinical Comment