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Eyedrops' size in Brazil

SUMMARY

The size of eight commercial brazilians eyedrops was measured and comparade with the size of four americans eyedrops. Measurements were calibrated in steps of 0.5 µl. The size of six brazilians eyedrops were significantly different between then and from americans eyedrops (20-25 µl). The size of the two remaining brazilians eyedrops were much larger (45-50 µl ). The medical and socio-economic importance of these findings were discussed.

Keywords:
eyedrops; siza

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