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Distribution of Tear Volume Size (in Percentage and Numbers)
| Tear Volumes | Newborns | Infants at Older Age | Adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| No tear volume | 22.5% (9) | 0 | 0 |
| Very low (0.1 and < 1 μL) | 22.5% (9) | 7% (1) | 14% (3) |
| Moderate (1 and < 5 μL) | 47.5% (19) | 64% (9) | 36% (8) |
| High (5-15 μL) | 7.5% (3) | 14% (2) | 27% (6) |
| Very high (> 15 μL) | 0 | 14% (2) | 23% (5) |
Volumes between 0.1 and < l μL were below the amount needed for protein analysis.
