Table 1.
Patient Baseline Characteristics (Prevalence Study, N = 106)
| Baseline Characteristic | Patients |
|---|---|
| Mean age, years (range) | 66.4 (20–86) |
| Female gender, n (%) | 60 (57) |
| Ophthalmological history, n (%) | |
| Dry eyes (prior to consultation) | 4 (4) |
| Eye surgery | 56 (53) |
| Phacoemulsification (one or both eyes) | 37 (35) |
| Vitreoretinal surgery | 19 (18) |
| Glaucoma | 12 (11) |
| Current use of eye drop medication, n (%)* | 43 (41) |
| Artificial tears | 26 (25) |
| Pressure-lowering eye drops | 12 (11) |
| Corticosteroid eye drops (as treatment or post-operative prophylaxis) | 14 (13) |
| Comorbidities, n (%) | |
| Diabetes mellitus | 18 (17) |
| Hypertension | 38 (36) |
| Dyslipidemia | 28 (26) |
| Thyroid disease | 10 (9) |
| Kidney disease | 6 (6) |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 3 (3) |
Note: *One patient can use none, one or several eye drops.