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Tear Inflammatory Cytokines in Dysfunctional Tear Syndrome
| Group | IL-1α | IL-1β | IL-6 | TNF-α |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 1.0±0.0 | 3.0±5.8 | 26.5±21.8 | 126.8±44.5 |
| DTS | 73.8±239.8 | 57.7±207.1 | 238.0±278.2 P<0.05* |
464.4±392 P=0.02* |
| DTS w/MGD | 21.4±57.6 | 13.5±24 | 289.0±272.2 P =0.001* |
323.2±251.9 P=0.04* |
| DTS w/o MGD | 92.1±275.7 | 73.0±239.5 | 210.0±282.9 P=0.02* |
542.9±445.6 P=0.01* |
vs normal control
DTS = Dysfunctional Tear Syndrome; MGD = meibomian gland disease
