Table 3. Ocular surface signs in the study and control groups.
| Signs | Study group (n = 70) | Control group (n = 35) | P-value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA | 0.4 (0.1–0.9) | 0.2 (0–0.3) | 0.003Δ |
| IOP, mmHg | 12.68±3.87 | 13.64±2.99 | 0.204 |
| TFBUT, s | 5 (4–6.25) | 6 (4–8) | 0.043Δ |
| Schirmer’s tear test, mm | 8.50 (4.75–17.25) | 7 (5–14) | 0.405 |
| Corneal staining | 0 (0–1) | 0 (0–0) | 0.012Δ |
| Meibomian glandobstruction | 2 (1–2) | 2 (1–2) | 0.105 |
| DED | 28 | 6 | 0.018Δ |
VA: LogMAR visual acuity; IOP, intraocular pressure; TFBUT, tear film break-up time test; DED, dry eye disease.
Values are shown as the mean ± SD, the median (interquartile range) or the number of participants.
* P-values were derived from Student’s t-tests, Mann-Whitney U-tests or Chi-Square tests.
ΔStatistical significance (P < 0.05).