Table 3.
Comparison of clinical signs scores between diabetes mellitus patients and non-diabetes mellitus
| Variable | DM subjects (n=88) (median(IQR)) | Non-DM subjects (n=88) (median (IQR)) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBUT (sec) | 5.00 (2.00) | 7.00 (3.00) | <0.001 |
| F/S (grade) ^ | 0.50 (2.00) | 0.00 (1.00) | 0.312 |
| TMH (mm) | 0.50 (0.60) | 0.75 (0.70) | 0.064 |
Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test
^
0, none; 1, mild; 2, moderate; 3, severe
TBUT: tear break up time test;
TMH: tear meniscus height;
F/S: fluorescein stains score of the cornea;
DM: diabetes mellitus;
Non-DM: non-diabetes mellitus;
Sec: second;
mm: millimeters
IQR: Interquartile Range