This is a selection of articles from the August 2007 archive. Click here for this month's Opthalmology headlines.
Pegaptanib, Ranibizumab Slow Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 31, 2007 Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info
Functional Visual Loss Associated with Trauma and Athletic Club Membership in High School
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Source: Neuro-Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Authors: Chikuda, MakotoNishio, MasayaUchino, YasushiSegawa, AtsushiSuzuki, Tone Source Type: info
Uncorrectable Oblique Astigmatism and Impaired Binocular Vision in Case of Orbital Cherubism
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Source: Neuro-Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Authors: Inouye, JiroSugiura, HirokiYamaguchi, AkiraWakakura, MasatoFujie, WakiEmoto, HirofumiEmoto, Yuko Source Type: info
Early Versus Delayed Correction of Infantile Strabismus in Macaque Monkeys: Effects on Horizontal Binocular Connections in the Striate Cortex
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Source: Neuro-Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Authors: Wong, Agnes M. F.Bradley, DoloresFoeller, PaulBurkhalter, AndreasTychsen, LawrenceRichards, Michael Source Type: info
Controversy on “Fixation Zone” of the Superior Colliculus
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Source: Neuro-Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Authors: Izawa, YoshikoTakahashi, MayuNa, JieShinoda, YoshikazuSugiuchi, Yuriko Source Type: info
Childhood Myasthenia Gravis in Japan—Clinical Analysis of 184 Cases at Segawa Neurological Clinic for Children for 30 Years
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Source: Neuro-Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Authors: Kimura, KazueSegawa, MasamiNagao, YuriHachimori, KeiNomura, YoshikoSegawa, Masaya Source Type: info
Acute Ophthalmoplegia with Tonic Pupils
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Source: Neuro-Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Authors: Huang, Zei-LunLiu, An-BangFunakoshi, KeiSheu, Min-MuhTsai, Rong-KungLin, Kung-Hung Source Type: info
Early Versus Delayed Correction of Infantile Strabismus in Macaque Monkeys: Effects on Long-Term Eye Alignment
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Source: Neuro-Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Authors: Bradley, DoloresFoeller, PaulTychsen, LawrenceWong, AgnesSin, Leo Source Type: info
Six Cases of Charles Bonnet Syndrome Presenting in Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinic
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Source: Neuro-Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Authors: Wakakura, MatsatoMoriyama, RyoShidara, KyokoHiga, RisakoKoh, AkikoNakai, YoshiyukiShiokawa, Minako Source Type: info
A Review of the Tenotomy Nystagmus Surgery: Origin, Mechanism, and General Efficacy
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Source: Neuro-Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Authors: Dell'Osso, L. F.Wang, Z. I. Source Type: info
Aminiotic membrane transplantation in ocular rosacea
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Source: Annals of Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Tags: Annals of Ophthalmology Source Type: info
Comparing dynamic contour tonometry to Goldmann and hand-held tonometry in normal, ocular hypertension, and glaucoma populations
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Source: Annals of Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Tags: Annals of Ophthalmology Source Type: info
Reader survey
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Source: Annals of Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Tags: Annals of Ophthalmology Source Type: info
Sutureless levator plication by conjunctival route
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Source: Annals of Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Tags: Annals of Ophthalmology Source Type: info
Editorial
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Source: Annals of Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Tags: Annals of Ophthalmology Source Type: info
The here and now
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Source: Annals of Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Tags: Annals of Ophthalmology Source Type: info
Is transpupillary thermotherapy applicable to the treatment of age-related macular degeneration with pigment epithelial detachment?
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Source: Annals of Ophthalmology - August 31, 2007 Tags: Annals of Ophthalmology Source Type: info
Computer-Related Eye Strain Not Just for Adults
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Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General - August 31, 2007 Source Type: info
25-gauge vitrectomy: the hidden costs
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Source: Eye - August 31, 2007 Authors: L WickhamW Aylward Source Type: info
Injecting an air bubble at the end of sutureless cataract surgery to prevent inflow of ocular surface fluid
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Source: Eye - August 31, 2007 Authors: D A SimR WongM F P Griffiths Source Type: info
Risk factors for endophthalmitis: does non-wearing of face-masks increase relative risk?
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Source: Eye - August 31, 2007 Authors: M LeylandA BaconS-L Watson Source Type: info
Understanding and misunderstanding extraocular muscle pulleys
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Source: Journal of Vision Articles - August 30, 2007 Source Type: info
Optometrists to get independent prescribing powers, UK
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Source: Eye Health / Optometry News From Medical News Today - August 30, 2007 Source Type: info
Retinal degeneration in children: Dark adapted visual threshold and arteriolar diameter.
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Source: Vision Research - August 30, 2007 Authors: Hansen RM, Eklund SE, Benador IY, Mocko JA, Akula JD, Liu Y, Martinez-Perez ME, Fulton AB Tags: Vision Res Source Type: info
Potential Impact of Seatbelt Use on the Spectrum of Ocular Injuries and Visual Acuity Outcomes after Motor Vehicle Accidents with Airbag Deployment.
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Source: Ophthalmology - August 30, 2007 Authors: Rao SK, Greenberg PB, Filippopoulos T, Scott IU, Katsoulakis NP, Enzer YR Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info
Estimates of the number of older people with a visual impairment in the UK
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Source: British Journal of Visual Impairment - August 29, 2007 Authors: Charles, N. Tags: Article Source Type: info
A qualitative self-study of Retinitis Pigmentosa
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Source: British Journal of Visual Impairment - August 29, 2007 Authors: Fourie, R. J. Tags: Article Source Type: info
Book Review: Aging and Vision Loss. A Handbook for Families Alberta L. Orr and Priscilla A. Rogers New York: AFB Press, 2006, 240 pp. ISBN 0 89128 809 0. $19.95 (pbk)
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Source: British Journal of Visual Impairment - August 29, 2007 Authors: Paterson, H. Tags: Article Source Type: info
Detection of Paravascular Lamellar Holes and Other Paravascular Abnormalities by Optical Coherence Tomography in Eyes with High Myopia.
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Source: Ophthalmology - August 28, 2007 Authors: Shimada N, Ohno-Matsui K, Nishimuta A, Moriyama M, Yoshida T, Tokoro T, Mochizuki M Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info
Effect of statin drugs and aspirin on open-angle glaucoma progression
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Source: Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Tags: Editorials Source Type: info
Comparative in vivo high-resolution confocal microscopy of corneal epithelium, sub-basal nerves and stromal cells in mice with and without dry eye after photorefractive keratectomy
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Source: Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Tags: Original Articles Source Type: info
Continuing Professional Development
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Source: Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Tags: Continuing Professional Development Source Type: info
[Lens] p53 Expression and Apoptosis in the Lens after Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Ayala, M., Strid, H., Jacobsson, U., Soderberg, P. G. Tags: Lens Source Type: info
[Glaucoma] Genome-Wide Scan of Exfoliation Syndrome
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Lemmela, S., Forsman, E., Sistonen, P., Eriksson, A., Forsius, H., Jarvela, I. Tags: Glaucoma Source Type: info
[Retinal Cell Biology] Endogenous Bone Marrow Derived Cells Express Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cell Markers and Migrate to Focal Areas of RPE Damage
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Li, Y., Atmaca-Sonmez, P., Schanie, C. L., Ildstad, S. T., Kaplan, H. J., Enzmann, V. Tags: Retinal Cell Biology Source Type: info
[Clinical and Epidemiologic Research] Estimating the Amount of Mental Effort Required for Independent Mobility: Persons with Glaucoma
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Geruschat, D. R., Turano, K. A. Tags: Clinical and Epidemiologic Research Source Type: info
[Lens] Degradation of C-terminal Truncated {alpha}A-crystallins by the Ubiquitin Proteasome Pathway
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Zhang, X., Dudek, E. J., Liu, B., Ding, L., Fernandes, A. F., Liang, J. J., Horwitz, J., Taylor, A., Shang, F. Tags: Lens Source Type: info
Relationship Between Climate, Disease Severity, and Causative Organism for Contact Lens: Associated Microbial Keratitis in Australia.
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Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Stapleton F, Keay LJ, Sanfilippo PG, Katiyar S, Edwards KP, Naduvilath T Tags: Am J Ophthalmol Source Type: info
[Visual Psychophysics and Physiological Optics] Dynamics of Accommodative Facility in Myopes
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Radhakrishnan, H., Allen, P. M., Charman, W. N. Tags: Visual Psychophysics and Physiological Optics Source Type: info
[Retina] The Prime Role of HDL to Transport Lutein into the Retina: Evidence from HDL-Deficient WHAM Chicks Having a Mutant ABCA1 Transporter
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Connor, W. E., Duell, P. B., Kean, R., Wang, Y. Tags: Retina Source Type: info
[Retina] Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum with Generalized Retinal Dysfunction, a Common Finding?
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Audo, I., Vanakker, O. M., Smith, A., Leroy, B. P., Robson, A. G., Jenkins, S. A., Coucke, P. J., Bird, A. C., De Paepe, A., Holder, G. E., Webster, A. R. Tags: Retina Source Type: info
[Anatomy and Pathology] Analysis of Ocular Hypopigmentation in Rab38cht/cht Mice
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Brooks, B. P., Larson, D. M., Chan, C.-C., Kjellstrom, S., Smith, R. S., Crawford, M. A., Lamoreux, L., Huizing, M., Hess, R., Jiao, X., Hejtmancik, J. F., Maminishkis, A., John, S. W. M., Bush, R., Pavan, W. J. Tags: Anatomy and Pathology Source Type: info
[Eye Movements, Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Neuro-Ophthalmology] Reduction of Inner Retinal Thickness in Patients with Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy Associated with OPA1 Mutations
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Ito, Y., Nakamura, M., Yamakoshi, T., Lin, J., Yatsuya, H., Terasaki, H. Tags: Eye Movements, Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Neuro-Ophthalmology Source Type: info
[Retina] The Role of Gremlin, a BMP Antagonist, and Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition in Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Lee, H., O'Meara, S. J., O'Brien, C., Kane, R. Tags: Retina Source Type: info
[Visual Psychophysics and Physiological Optics] The Influence of Manual Dexterity on Reading Speed with a Hand-held Magnifier
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Dickinson, C., Shim, M. Tags: Visual Psychophysics and Physiological Optics Source Type: info
[Glaucoma] The British Infantile and Childhood Glaucoma (BIG) Eye Study
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Papadopoulos, M., Cable, N., Rahi, J., Khaw, P. T., the BIG Eye Study Investigators Tags: Glaucoma Source Type: info
[Glaucoma] In Vitro Studies of Antiglaucomatous Prostaglandin Analogues: Travoprost with and without Benzalkonium Chloride and Preserved Latanoprost
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Baudouin, C., Riancho, L., Warnet, J.-M., Brignole, F. Tags: Glaucoma Source Type: info
[Lens] Anterior Capsular Plaque in Congenital Cataract: Occurrence, Morphology, Immunofluorescence, and Ultrastructure
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Johar, K., Vasavada, A. R., Tatsumi, K., Dholakia, S., Nihalani, B., Rao, S. S. L. Tags: Lens Source Type: info
[Physiology and Pharmacology] Effects of Topical Clonidine versus Brimonidine on Choroidal Blood Flow and Intraocular Pressure during Squatting
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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - August 27, 2007 Authors: Weigert, G., Resch, H., Garhofer, G., Fuchsjager-Mayrl, G., Schmetterer, L. Tags: Physiology and Pharmacology Source Type: info
ARVO's Proctor Medal To Be Presented To Miller for Retinal Research That Revolutionizes Views On Nerve Cell Communication
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Source: Eye Health / Optometry News From Medical News Today - August 25, 2007 Source Type: info
Reliability of a Video-Based Noncontact Specular Microscope for Assessing the Corneal Endothelium.
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Source: Cornea - August 24, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (109 K) Source Type: info
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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Source: Cornea - August 24, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (72 K) Source Type: info
Intacs for Keratoconus and Post-LASIK Ectasia: Mechanical Versus Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Channel Creation.
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Source: Cornea - August 24, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (292 K) Source Type: info
Subbasal Nerve Regeneration After Penetrating Keratoplasty.
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Source: Cornea - August 24, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (199 K) Source Type: info
Recalcitrant Beauveria bassiana Keratitis: Confocal Microscopy Findings and Treatment With Posaconazole (Noxafil).
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Source: Cornea - August 24, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (250 K) Source Type: info
Posterior Lamellar Keratoplasty.
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Source: Cornea - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML PDF (60 K) Source Type: info
Long-Term Sequelae of Isolated Chemical "Airbag" Keratitis.
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Source: Cornea - August 24, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (50 K) Source Type: info
Case of Corneal Melting Associated With the Use of Topical Nepafenac.
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Source: Cornea - August 24, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (47 K) Source Type: info
Heritability of Corneal Curvature and Astigmatism: A Videokeratographic Child-Parent Comparison Study.
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Source: Cornea - August 24, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (207 K) Source Type: info
Candida Interface Keratitis After Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty: Clinical, Microbiologic, Histopathologic, and Confocal Microscopic Reports.
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Source: Cornea - August 24, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (397 K) Source Type: info
Chest Radiographs in Uveitis Patients
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Source: Annals of Ophthalmology - August 24, 2007 Tags: Annals of Ophthalmology Source Type: info
Spatial vision deficit underlies poor sine-wave motion direction discrimination in anisometropic amblyopia
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Source: Journal of Vision Articles - August 24, 2007 Source Type: info
Screening for ocular surface disease in the intensive care unit
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Source: Eye - August 24, 2007 Authors: J McHughP AlexanderA KalhoroA Ionides Source Type: info
Peripapillary intrachoroidal cavitation in high myopia: reappraisal
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Source: Eye - August 24, 2007 Authors: Y-H WeiC-M YangM-S ChenY-F ShihT-C Ho Source Type: info
Benchmark standards for refractive outcomes after NHS cataract surgery
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Source: Eye - August 24, 2007 Authors: R P GaleM SaldanaR L JohnstonB ZuberbuhlerM McKibbin Source Type: info
Long-term results of balloon dacryocystoplasty: success rates according to the site and severity of the obstruction
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Source: Eye - August 24, 2007 Authors: O KonukE IlgitA ErdincB OnalM Unal Source Type: info
Spontaneous Extrusion of Subconjunctival Cysticercosis
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Source: Annals of Ophthalmology - August 23, 2007 Tags: Annals of Ophthalmology Source Type: info
Unusual Ocular Complications of the HELLP Syndrome: Persistent Macular Elevation and Localized Tractional Retinal Detachment
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Source: Annals of Ophthalmology - August 23, 2007 Tags: Annals of Ophthalmology Source Type: info
Forthcoming "Focus on Molecules" articles.
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Source: Experimental Eye Research - August 22, 2007 Tags: Exp Eye Res Source Type: info
The surgical management of cataract: barriers, best practices and outcomes
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Source: International Ophthalmology - August 22, 2007 Tags: International Ophthalmology Source Type: info
The Incidence of After Cataract Following Three Different Types of Cataract Surgery in Children: A Meta-Analysis
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Source: Annals of Ophthalmology - August 21, 2007 Tags: Annals of Ophthalmology Source Type: info
Risk Factors for Acute Retinopathy of Prematurity
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Source: Annals of Ophthalmology - August 21, 2007 Tags: Annals of Ophthalmology Source Type: info
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