Shorter referrals plea
Counties Manukau ophthalmologist Dr Jim Stewart has made a heartfelt plea for shorter referrals from optometrists for their glaucoma patients.
Lesley Springall3 min read
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Counties Manukau ophthalmologist Dr Jim Stewart has made a heartfelt plea for shorter referrals from optometrists for their glaucoma patients.
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