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Authors
Harth, Jacob B. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7022-5213
Renzi-Hammond, Lisa M. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4334-8202
Smith, Spencer F. https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4375-9327
Hammond, Billy R. Jr. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5762-0206
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Funding
Funding for this research was provided by:
Alcon (Alcon)
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Article History
Received: 15 August 2025
Revised: 4 February 2026
Accepted: 17 February 2026
First Online: 10 March 2026
Declarations
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: All study materials and procedures were reviewed and approved by the Sterling Institutional Review Board (Atlanta GA, USA; Study ID 11865), with local context provided by the University of Georgia Human Research Protection Program. The study adhered to the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and relevant national and institutional guidelines for research involving human subjects.
: All participants provided written and verbal informed consent prior to their participation in the study. Participants were provided with clear and comprehensive information regarding the study’s purpose, procedures, potential risks, and benefits, and were given the opportunity to ask questions prior to participation.
: Authors JBH, LRH, and SFS certify they have no affiliations with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest or non-financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript. Author BRH has worked as a consultant for the primary funder of this research and reports no other conflicts of interest to disclose. Author LRH is the spouse of author BRH.
