Table 3.
Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for dry eye symptoms by risk factor stratified by age, the Beaver Dam Offspring Study 2005–2008 a,b
| Risk factor | < 50 years of age | ≥50 years of age | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agec (per increase in age group) | 1.08 (0.85, 1.37) | 1.31 (1.03, 1.65) | 1.12 (1.00, 1.27) |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 1.00 (ref) | 1.00 (ref) | 1.00 (ref) |
| Female | 1.41 (1.02, 1.95) | 1.76 (1.25, 2.47) | 1.45 (1.14, 1.85) |
| Contact Lens Use | |||
| Past | 0.92 (0.61, 1.38) | 1.09 (0.83, 1.43) | |
| Current | 2.38 (1.67, 3.37) | 2.09 (1.56, 2.79) | |
| Chronic Conditions | |||
| Arthritis | 2.14 (1.46, 3.13) | 1.41 (1.09, 1.82) | |
| Allergies | 1.49 (1.05, 2.10) | 2.06 (1.37, 3.10) | 1.54 (1.18, 2.01) |
| Thyroid Disease | 1.40 (1.00, 1.97) | ||
| Migraine Headache | 1.71 (1.10, 2.65) | 1.44 (1.10, 1.90) | |
| Medication Use | |||
| Antihistamines | 1.80 (1.23, 2.63) | 1.41 (1.07, 1.86) | |
| Steroids | 1.47 (1.10, 1.97) | ||
| Benzodiazepine | 2.08 (1.21, 3.56) | ||
| Multivitamin Use | 1.44 (1.06, 1.94) | ||
a
Listed as OR (95% CI)
b
Multivariable final models generated by stepwise regression. The model for each category includes the risk factors with a listed estimate.
c
Age groups (years): 21–34, 35–44, 45–54, 55–64, 65–84