Table 5. Correlation of goblet cell density with MUC5AC concentration in tears, age, VDT working time, and ocular surface evaluation factors.
| Goblet Cell Density vs. | Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Tear MUC5AC protein | 0.181 | 0.030 |
| Ocular Surface Evaluation Factors | ||
| Schirmer test value | 0.002 | 0.981 |
| TBUT | 0.069 | 0.406 |
| LG staining score | −0.185 | 0.026 |
| FL staining score | −0.052 | 0.536 |
VDT = visual display terminal, TBUT = tear break up time, LG = lissamine green, FL = fluorescein.