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Mohamed Elalfy
Academic
A consultant ophthalmologist and president of the Royal College of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Notable Quotes
"Crucially, the retina has no pain receptors, so people will not feel the damage as it happens."View Story →
"Crucially, the retina has no pain receptors, so people will not feel the damage as it happens."View Story →
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