AAO Video: Retinal vascular disease

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Dr. Rafieetary provides a top-level overview of his retinal vascular disease lecture at the Primary Care Section of the American Academy of Optometry Diplomate Seminar in Seattle.

Dr. Rafieetary provides a top-level overview of his retinal vascular disease lecture at the Primary Care Section of the American Academy of Optometry Diplomate Seminar in Seattle.

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