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Characteristics of study participants.
| Feature | DED (n = 10) | CTRL (n = 10) | p Value DED vs. CTRL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males (n) | 7 | 8 | 1.0 1 |
| Age (years) | 69.6 ± 11.3 | 69.7 ± 4.2 | 1.0 2 |
| OSDI© score | 13.8 ± 12.4 | 7.8 ± 7.7 | 0.2 2 |
| Osmolarity (mOsmol/L) | 306.3 ± 30.4 | 298.8 ± 15.0 | 0.5 2 |
| Slit lamp score | 17.6 ± 1.6 | 2.9 ± 1.9 | <0.0001 2 |
| Schirmer’s test ll (mm) | 14.4 ± 7.0 | 16.7 ± 6.0 | 0.4 2 |
1 Fisher’s exact test; 2 Welch’s t-test; data are mean ± SD; CTRL, controls; DED, dry eye disease; OSDI©, Ocular Surface Disease Index©.
