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Baseline characteristics of the 47 patients randomized
| Treatment | Saline | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 22 | 25 |
| Mean age (years) | 35.1 | 33.6 |
| Male sex | 22 (100) | 25 (100) |
| Mean time from injury (hours) | 13.8 | 15.8 |
| Injury type | ||
| Corneal abrasion | 8 (36) | 7 (28) |
| Corneal foreign body | 9 (41) | 11 (44) |
| Welding flash burn | 4 (18) | 6 (24) |
| Welding flash burn and corneal foreign body | 1 (5) | 1 (4) |
| Topical antibiotics on discharge | 8/20 (40) | 8/18 (44) |
FIGURES IN PARENTHESIS INDICATE PERCENTAGE
