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Demographic profile of dry eye patients
| Demographic characteristics | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| Third decade (n=235) | 69 (29.36%) |
| Fourth decade (n=210) | 56 (26.67%) |
| Fifth decade (n=209) | 58 (27.75%) |
| Elderly (>60 yrs) (n=243) | 82 (33.74%) |
| Sex | |
| Male (n=485) | 136 (33%) |
| Female (n=412) | 129 (26.59%)(P-0.0359) |
| Residency | |
| Urban (n=598) | 194 (32.44%) |
| Rural (n=299) | 71 (23.74%)(P-0.0071) |
| Occupation | |
| High risk (n=388) | 130 (33.50%) |
| Low risk (n=509) | 135 (26.52%)(P- 0.0231) |
