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Mr Rakesh Jayaswal is an expert consultant ophthalmologist practising across the southeast in Portsmouth, Guildford and Woking. He specialises in treating corneal conditions, performing complex cataracts and refractive lens surgery, as well as corrective eye procedures, including LASIK, LASEK and ICL lens implants. Mr Jayaswal graduated from Manchester University Medical School and trained in ophthalmic surgery at St George's Hospital, London and the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham. Mr Jayaswal is a founding member and director of the LaserVision clinic group where he treats corneal problems and performs vision correction and complex cataracts surgery. His training in cornea and refractive surgery was gained from his time spent at the prestigious Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. Further to his clinical commitments, Mr Jayaswal publishes frequently in peer-reviewed journals, and presents often, both nationally and internationally.

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Mr Anant Sharma is a prominent ophthalmologist who is based in Bedford. He currently sees patients at Moorfields Private Eye Hospital Bedford and Enhanced Services Centre.  He treats a range of eye conditions including cataracts, dry eye, ocular surface diseases and pterygium. He frequently carries out refractive lens exchange. Mr Sharma uses the latest procedures to treat dry eyes, blepharitis , cataracts and complex corneal disease. His research interests include dry eyes, blepharitis, meibomian gland disease, cataract surgery, herpes simplex keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, ocular surface inflammation, ocular surface imaging, pterygium surgery and corneal transplant Mr Sharma had his medical training at Cambridge University where he gained his Master of Arts. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and has contributed to many medical journals and other publications. 

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Mr Sai Kolli is a highly trained and skilled consultant ophthalmic surgeon with over 20 years of professional experience. He has leading expertise in performing numerous surgeries, including cataract surgery and corneal surgery. In fact, Mr Kolli is the lead consultant for cataract and corneal surgery at University Hospitals Birmingham. Furthermore, he is one of the few consultants who have been fellowship trained in corneal and external disease as well as cataract and refractive surgery. He also regularly performs laser eye surgery, vision correction surgery, premium lens surgery and treatment for dry eye.  Mr Kolli underwent extensive studies and training. He graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Cambridge followed by the acquisition of his membership of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) in 2001. In 2005, he became a Fellow of the RCOphth and, in 2009, he achieved his PhD award after three years of academic research in stem cell biology. What's more, he completed his specialist training at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital where he started as a consultant in 2010. As a national expert in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery, he lectures across the UK and internationally to share his experience and research with many medical professionals.  Mr Kolli's knowledge and skill mean he can offer tailor-made treatment to ensure patients receive the best possible outcomes. He prides himself on his open and honest approach and provides first-class medical and surgical eye services to patients across the Birmingham region and beyond.

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Mr Hadi Zambarakji is a highly-skilled consultant ophthalmic surgeon with a subspecialist interest in vitreoretinal and cataract surgery. He assists private patients at four highly regarded clinics across London and Essex. His private practice secretary is Miss Molly Mapp and he is assisted in clinic by Miss Rajinder Bharaj, Specialist Optometrist. Mr. Zambarakji and his team are committed to providing a first class quality service and to ensuring that you are totally satisfied with the level of care they provide. With over 15 years' experience as a consultant, as well as a broad range of specialist skill, Mr Zambarakji provides a range of expertise in the fields of vitreoretinal and cataract surgery as well as medical retina. This includes but is not limited to, retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, vitreomacular traction, and advanced diabetic eye disease, as well as macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy. Regarding cataract services, this includes premium lens implants (toric and multifocal/extended range) for greater independence from glasses. He was an early adopter of local anaesthesia for vitreoretinal surgery and performs most surgeries under local anaesthesia with sedation as day case. Mr Zambarakji dedicates his career to patient care, but he also commits his time to medical research, which he has presented at national and international conferences. He has taken an active role in research throughout his training and continues to do so as a consultant. His research interests include imaging in retinal disorders, vitreomacular diseases and macular hole, diabetic macular oedema, investigational treatments for diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, complications of high myopia, and angiogenesis. A complete list of his research publications can be seen on PubMed. He has taken up a number of additional roles including college tutor and regional advisor for The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, clinical governance lead for ophthalmology at Barts Heath, and examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. What's more, he is heavily involved in education and training and runs a busy vitreoretinal fellowship program at Whipps Cross University Hospital, Barts Health for future retina specialists. You can view Mr Zambarakji's reviews on IWantGreatCare here.

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Mr Alistair Laidlaw is a consultant ophthalmologist who also specialises in vitreoretinal surgery. As a leading expert within his field, he performs surgery for retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane and cataracts.  He has a specialist interest in the medical and surgical treatment of diabetic retinopathy and age related macular degeneration.  With a career spanning over 25 years, Mr Laidlaw is now one of the UKs foremost experts in his field.  His initial medical training was in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with a subsequent six years (including a medical higher degree) in Bristol, before a final three years of training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Since 1998, he has been a consultant at St Thomas' Hospital London and the Maidstone Hospital, Kent.  His private practice is at the prestigious London Clinic Eye Centre in Harley Street. Alistair is active in research with over 70 published research papers to his name, mainly on retinal surgery.  His involvement in the development of vision measurement software and electronic medical records has greatly contributed to his field. He is actively involved in the training of future Vitreoretinal Surgeons both as part of a formal fellowship training programme at St Thomas' Hospital and through teaching events such the annual VR In A Day  course.  Mr Laidlaw has been both Honorary Secretary and President of the British & Eire Association of Vitreo Retinal Surgeons.  He has been an elected member of the board of Euretina for 6 years and will be President of Euretina for two years from September 2021. Alistair is a keen sportsman, with a love of sailing, cycling, skiing and ski touring, and aims to compete in one triathlon per year.

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Ms Theresa Richardson is a highly experienced ophthalmologist with over 26 years of experience, based in London. From her private clinics at the Western Eye Hospital, BMI Shirley Oaks Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital, Ms Richardson specialises in cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. At present, she is the leading ophthalmologist for eye casualties in west London and has received numerous clinical excellence awards for her work with the NHS.   Ms Richardson qualified in 1991 from the University of London with honours in medicine and surgery. She was awarded the Esther Frances Williams prize for best overall performance in her year, with more prizes won than any other student. She completed her specialist ophthalmology training at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Western Eye Hospital, where she received a fellowship in retina conditions and uveitis. Ms Richardson has held the position of medical retina and cataract trainer at both Imperial Health Care Trust The Western Eye and Charing Cross since 2014 and has been consultant ophthalmologist at BMI Shirley Oaks Hospital since 2003.  Ms Richardson is a highly esteemed teacher of cataract surgery, with more than 26 years of training experience, having performed over 25 thousand cataracts, with a complication rate of less than 0.04 per cent. Her background in psychology ensures that her patients are not only provided with quality treatment but with quality care that is supportive and understanding of their individual needs. 

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Mr. Danny Mitry is a leading London consultant ophthalmic surgeon. He currently sees patients at, The London Clinic, BMI The Cavell Hospital, St John & St Elizabeth Hospital and the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust in London. His clinical interests include laser treatment, microincision cataract surgery, medical and surgical retinal disease. Mr Mitry treats cataracts, dry eyes, trauma, retinal detachment, blepharitis, retinal vascular, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. Mr Danny Mitry has performed over 4,000 operations with an exceptional level of success and patient satisfaction. Mr Mitry graduated from medicine and surgery with honours from Trinity College Dublin in 2005. He began his clinical training at the Ear Hospital and Royal Victoria Eye in Dublin. Afterwards he moved to Scotland to complete a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Mr Mitry completed his higher surgical training in London and was appointed as a vitreoretinal fellow at Moorfields Eye Hospital, there he became an expert at managing surgical retinal disease. He's held several major research grants in support of his academic research, he's been an invited speaker at international ophthalmic conferences and has been awarded several research awards for his work. Mr Mitry continues to have an active role in surgical training of junior trainees. Mr Mitry has published over 40 peer-reviewed manuscripts in leading international ophthalmology journals.

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Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor is the director of the children's eye service at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, the largest children's eye care facility in the Western World. She is also Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the prestigious University College London, one of the top universities worldwide. After receiving her medical training in France and Germany, Dr Dahlmann-Noor specialised as an ophthalmologist, working across a number of leading hospitals in the United Kingdom.  Dr Dahlmann-Noor specialises in eye problems in children, as well as amblyopia, blepharitis and eye surface inflammation in adults. Her current research focuses on new treatments for lazy eye and short eyesightness (myopia). Additionally, Dr Dahlmann-Noor is a member of a number of renowned medical bodies, including the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. 

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Mr Vik Sharma is extensively trained, and has gained expertise, in lens surgery, glaucoma, eyelid surgery, and retinal treatments, as well as general ophthalmology. Mr Sharma is a glaucoma specialist who offers new non-penetrating surgical techniques and micro-tube implants, the latest micro-pulse laser treatment, and micro-incision cataract surgery with monofocal and multifocal lens implants. He is an experienced glaucoma and cataract surgeon, using topical anaesthesia and on-axis phacoemulsification as part of his technique. At LondonOC, he is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon and also clinical director, and has introduced the use of micro-incision phacoemulsification with sub-2mm incision for cataract surgery. This technique reduces trauma to the eye, which leads to faster healing and decreased post-treatment complications. Since 2007, he has been a holder of a substantive NHS consultant post with the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, Edgware, and Barnet Hospitals, London, where he is the clinical lead in glaucoma. Mr Sharma is developing a new modern service for patients in North London. Mr Sharma is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a fully accredited consultant on the UK General Medical Council Specialist Register. As well as completing a glaucoma fellowship in London, he has also undergone further training in oculoplastics. He has authored many ophthalmology chapters in medical texts and in peer-reviewed journals and remains an active member of the medical research field, presenting internationally and locally, discussing research findings and new techniques/treatments.

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Mrs Dalia Said is a highly trained consultant ophthalmologist based in Nottingham. Her areas of expertise include refractive surgery, corneal treatments, cataract surgery, ocular surface treatment and treating dry eyes. She is also highly experienced in eye emergencies and holds a clinical lead role for eye casualty at Nottingham University Hospital. Mrs Said graduated in 1994 from Assiut University in Egypt where she obtained her MBChB. She continued studying until 2005, acquiring her master's degree in 1998 and a Doctor of Medicine degree in 2005. She then pursued her career in both the UK and Egypt. In 2014, she became a professor at the Research Institute of Ophthalmology in Cairo. During her time working in Cairo, she gained a vast amount of experience in refractive surgery, treating complex corneal infections and was a leading expert in treating keratoconus and performing collagen cross-linking procedures. Mrs Said is considered an expert in her specialty and currently practices at the BMI The Park Hospital in Nottingham, and since 2014, has become a substantive consultant at the Nottingham University Hospital. During her training at this hospital, she completed two corneal and ocular surface fellowships and an oculoplastic fellowship.

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Mr Amit Patel is a renowned consultant ophthalmologist who specialises in Cataract and Corneal surgery. Working in a number of clinics across Birmingham and Warwickshire, Mr Patel provides a wide range of surgical treatments, including cataract removal, refractive lens exchange, multifocal intraocular lenses, corneal transplant, collagen crosslinking and laser vision correction. Mr Patel graduated in Medicine from the University of Wales, then pursued postgraduate training in Wales, Yorkshire and London. His receipt of the prestigious Pfizer Ophthalmic Fellowship enabled Mr Patel to acquire further experience with world-renowned surgeons in Italy and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, and to complete advanced specialty training in corneal transplant and laser refractive surgery. As Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Mr Patel leads the Cataract and Corneal Service and has established corneal transplant surgery at the Trust. He is Honorary Senior Lecturer at Aston University and is the author of numerous research papers in peer reviewed journals and book chapters in ophthalmology. His current research interests include lamellar corneal transplant techniques, keratoconus, and improving outcomes in cataract surgery. Mr Patel has been invited to present his research at national and international conferences, and is the recipient of numerous awards for his outstanding clinical work.

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Mr Bataung Mokete is a highly-skilled consultant ophthalmologist with advanced subspecialty training in surgical diseases of the retina, vitreous and macula. With his many years of training from renowned institutions and over 25 years' experience, Mr Mokete is able to provide the utmost care for a wide range of conditions. He is highly skilled and regularly performs several procedures for retinal conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy (and it's complications) as well as retinal vein occlusions. He is also highly experienced in the management of vitreous diseases. His knowledge and skill encompass retinal detachment, epiretinal membranes and traction, macular holes, flashes and floaters. He also undertakes routine and complex cataract surgeries with the latest techniques and lenses. Mr Mokete's extensive training began at the University of Bristol, where he achieved his undergraduate degree. He then pursued his higher surgical training in ophthalmology at the South Thames rotation of the London Deanery before undergoing advanced subspecialty training in medical retina at Moorfields at St George's Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital. He elected to undertake fellowship training for vitreoretinal surgery in Sussex Eye Hospital and at St Thomas' Hospital in London. 

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Mr Aris Konstantopoulos is a consultant ophthalmologist at Nuffield Wessex, Nuffield Guildford, Spire Southampton, and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. His clinical activities focus on conditions of the cornea and the lens and he regularly carries out corneal and cataract surgery. Mr Konstantopoulos sees patients with astigmatism and refractive errors who may suffer from keratoconus and corneal conditions requiring corneal transplantation, such as Fuchs endothelial dystrophy. Mr Konstantopoulos also partakes in theatre sessions dedicated to collagen-cross linking, cataract surgery and corneal surgery, and laser vision correction. He also treats more complex refractive cataract cases and has a clinical interest in patients with keratoconus and high astigmatism and has a theatre list for collagen cross-linking, a treatment that greatly improves and stabilises the condition. Mr Konstantopoulos graduated from the University of Glasgow and completed his ophthalmology training in hospitals of the Oxford and Wessex Deaneries. Fascinated by the beauty of the cornea, Mr Konstantopoulos specialised in conditions of the anterior segment of the eye. He completed two years of advanced training (fellowship) on ‘Cornea and external eye disease' at University Hospital Southampton and University of Southampton. Mr Konstantopoulos focused his research on how to use optical coherence tomography imaging for the diagnosis of conditions of the cornea, which led to the award of a PhD degree and numerous international and national awards. He later subspecialised in lamellar corneal transplantation and refractive surgery with a fellowship at the Singapore National Eye Centre, one of the most prestigious and advanced ophthalmology institutions in the world. Since subspecialising, he has now incorporated new practices and innovations when carrying out corneal transplantation, laser refractive surgery and treatment for conditions of the cornea.

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Mr Jimmy Uddin is the senior Adnexal consultant ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, specialising in adnexal (oculoplastics, orbital and lacrimal) conditions with over 25 years of experience. He has a deep interest and unrivaled experience in managing all aspects of thyroid eye disease (TED/GO) as well as eyelid conditions (including tumours, ptosis, facial palsy, cosmetic, trauma & reconstructive), orbital (inflammation and tumours) and watery eyes (lacrimal).  He is the longest serving Adnexal (Oculoplastic/Orbital/lacrimal) surgeon at Moorfields, treating children's (paediatric) adnexal conditions including watery eyes, droopy eyelids (potsis) & chalazia. A Cambridge University graduate, he works in a number of top London hospitals (Moorfields Eye Hospital and St George's Hospital Medical School) and attends in his private practice at Moorfields, Upper Wimpole St and Parkside Hospital, Wimbledon. He is a member of many prestigious boards and has worked and taught nationally and internationally always with the highest degree of patient care and attention.

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Mr Imran Masood is a highly skilled consultant ophthalmic surgeon in Birmingham, specialising in complex cataract surgery and complex glaucoma surgery, and is a national leader in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. A leading figure in his field, Mr Masood was one of the first surgeons in the UK to utilise the iStent device, and has now completed more successful iStent implant procedures in complex glaucoma patients than any other doctor in the UK. Ever the pioneer, he continues to research, develop and refine these techniques. Mr Masood trained at the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He is now the director of both the Glaucoma Service at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre and the Birmingham Institute of Glaucoma Research, and holds the positions of Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at the University of Birmingham. Mr Masood prides himself in delivering the highest quality patient care possible. Despite the complexity of the procedures he carries out, his complication rate is way below the national average, making him one of the top ophthalmologists for glaucoma patients in the country.

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Mr George Voyatzis is a highly skilled and experienced consultant ophthalmic surgeon, based in Moorfields Eye Hospital. He specialises in cataract and lens-based surgery with an enviable record for safety, patient satisfaction and outstanding results. Mr George Voyatzis graduated from Athens Medical school, Greece with a First Class Honours Degree in 2000. Following the completion of his military service with the Greek Air Force, he was awarded a prestigious scholarship to train in ophthalmology in the UK. He undertook his training in London and Cambridge. After completing his residency, he sub specialised for a further two years in complex cataract and corneal surgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. In 2014 he accepted the post of consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Peterborough & Stamford NHS Foundation Trust where he was the clinical lead for the cataract service. In 2018 he joined the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital where he regularly deals with complex cases and treats patients referred from other clinics or hospitals. Being passionate about vision correction, George offers a warm, objective and approachable service to his patients. With expertise in all fields of cataract and refractive lens exchange, he uses the latest available technologies to provide optimal results for his patients.

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Mr Sumith Perera is a highly experienced consultant ophthalmic surgeon in Reading who specialises in cataract surgery and refractive procedures. His areas of expertise include presbyopia, dry eye, blepharitis and emergency eye care. He is highly skilled in using refractive lasers and is a UK pioneer in femtosecond lasers for cataract and refractive surgery. Mr Perera graduated from the University of Colombo and won a prestigious World Health Organisation scholarship to study ophthalmology at the Institute of Ophthalmology London. Following the completion of his training in the South Thames region and Moorfields Eye Hospital, he joined the NHS in 1996. Mr Perera trained in LASIK surgery in Chicago, USA, in 2001. He was one of the earliest surgeons to perform LASIK surgery in England. He is an accredited laser refractive surgeon having obtained the certificate in laser refractive surgery from the Royal College of Ophthalmology. He was awarded a distinction on completion of the University of Ulster refractive surgery course. Mr Perera is passionate about teaching, having trained many surgeons in refractive and cataract surgery. He regularly presents his work at international conferences and is often an invited speaker at many meetings.

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Dr Jasvir Singh Grewal is a Consultant Ophthalmologist. He is currently practicing as an NHS and Private ophthalmologist in London, Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire.  He sees patients at BMI The London Independent Hospital Lyca Health in Canary Wharf and Orpington Rivers Hospital in Sawbridgeworth. He is one of few ophthalmologists that holds recognised fellowships in more than one sub-speciality in Ophthalmology. He continues to provide services in General Ophthalmology and Specialised ophthalmology services, he performs many surgical and laser surgeries; including Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, and Eyelid Surgery. He is committed to voluntary and Charity work and has taken part in providing eye services in the UK, Alexandria, Egypt and India. He has held roles as Clinical lecturer and researcher with the Royal National Institute for the Blind.He is currently clinical lecturer for medical students at QMW and Bart's Medical students and Anglia Ruskin University Medical students. He has regularly taught and lectured junior doctors, medical students and has helped the training of many junior ophthalmologists in various teaching hospitals and deaneries thoughout the UK.

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Miss Rebecca Ford is a highly trained consultant ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon in Bristol with a wide range of expertise. As well as being professionally trained in general ophthalmologic conditions such as dry eyes, she has received professional training of the highest quality in oculoplastic and orbital surgery. This includes, but is not limited to, eyelid surgery, eyelid lumps, blepharoplasty, watery eyes, botox fillers, ptosis and chalazion (droopy eye). She has trained at prestigious and globally renowned institutions such as Cambridge University, Oxford University and the Imperial College London. She did her postgraduate ophthalmology training in London, based at Moorfields Eye Hospital, and did a further fellowship in oculoplastics and orbital surgery in Birmingham. Miss Ford attends her private patients' needs at Queen Square in Bristol but is also a member of the University of Bristol NHS Trust, where she is currently Clinical Director of Bristol Eye Hospital. She devotes her career to offering the highest quality care possible.  While looking after her clinical patients is the main focus of her career, Miss Ford also dedicates her time to research. She has published three chapters in medical textbooks and published papers in peer-reviewed journals. She has given presentations and invited lectures at many national and international ophthalmology and oculoplastic conferences. Her passion for medical education lead her to complete a Masters degree in Surgical Education at the Imperial College London, and she is now involved in the training and examination of future medical professionals. She is also active in charitable work, currently serving as Chair of the Thyroid Eye Disease Charitable Trust and working on projects in ophthalmic education in Indonesia and China.

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Mr Raghu Ram is a leading consultant ophthalmologist based in Cardiff. He specialises in cataract surgery, macular degeneration and phacoemulsification. He completed a fellowship in oculoplastics at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, USA, before taking up the post of consultant ophthalmic surgeon at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. His specialist interests are diabetic eye diseases and retinal medical conditions, including lachrymal disorders and macular degeneration, as well as laser treatment for watering eyes. Mr Ram has been actively involved in the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Service in Wales and he is the medical retina lead clinician for children in his health board. He runs a specialist diabetes and uveitis clinic once a week. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and is a member of the British Medical Association.

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