Andualem, Fantahun
Rtbey, Gidey
Nakie, Girum
Kibralew, Getasew
Tadesse, Gebresilassie
Yirsaw, Amlaku Nigusie
Fentahun, Setegn
Ali, Dawed
Demilew, Demeke
Article History
Received: 24 May 2025
Accepted: 7 January 2026
First Online: 31 January 2026
Declarations
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: The study was approved by the University of Gondar, College of Health Science, Office of Health Research Ethics Review Committee (HRERC) with the reference number Notification of Expedited Approval 3065/202022. The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Approval was also obtained from the Department of Ophthalmology. Informed written consent was obtained from each participant after a clear explanation of the study’s purpose. Participants were assured of confidentiality; no personal identifiers were recorded, and they signed consent forms.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.