Belgacem, Sarra http://orcid.org/0009-0000-8037-8502
Habani, Saoussene
Guernazi, Daoud
Kail, Fatiha
Chiali, Selma
Article History
Received: 23 April 2024
Accepted: 20 August 2024
First Online: 17 September 2024
Declarations
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: This study adhered to the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Prior to participation, all patients provided written informed consent after being thoroughly informed about the nature of the study, the surgical procedure, potential risks, and benefits. The study protocol was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Oran1 Ahmed Benbella University for the doctoral thesis project in optometry according to the scientific and ethical standards outlined in Ministerial Decree No. 991 dated May 12, 2023. The confidentiality and anonymity of the participants were strictly maintained throughout the study, with data being coded and securely stored to protect patient privacy. Only authorized personnel had access to the data, ensuring compliance with ethical standards for human research.
: Written informed consent for publication was obtained from the patients.
: The authors (Sarra Belgacem, Saoussene Habani, Daoud Guernazi, Fatiha Kail, Selma Chiali) declare that they have no competing interests.