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This work has been supported in part by MRC G9330070. This work was undertaken by the authors who received a proportion of funding from the NHS executive. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily of the NHS executive
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Khaw, P., Wells, A. Trabeculectomy in the UK: is there room for improvement?. Eye 15, 437–438 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.2001.150
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