A Comprehensive Literature Review on Myopia with Homoeopathic Perspective
Published in April-June 2026 (Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2026)

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Dr. Deep Mandali
Department of Homoeopathic Mat...Department of Homoeopathic Materia Medica, at Moti...Department of Homoeopathic Materia Medica, at Motiwala (National) Homo...Department of Homoeopathic Materia Medica, at Motiwala (National) Homoeopathic Medical College, Nash...
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MD (Hom), Professor at Motiwal...MD (Hom), Professor at Motiwala (National) Homoeop...MD (Hom), Professor at Motiwala (National) Homoeopathic Medical Colleg...MD (Hom), Professor at Motiwala (National) Homoeopathic Medical College, Nashik.
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Deep, D., & Virendra, D. (2026). A Comprehensive Literature Review on Myopia with Homoeopathic Perspective. Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy, 10(2), xx-xx. https://journal.mhmc.org.in/articles/Materia Novum2100008
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