Table 1. The mean and SD of the variables and the respective p values for IOP (mmHg), OSDI scores and sum of clinical scores at day 7 and 21 in each group.
| Group 1 (mean±SD) | Group 2 (mean±SD) | Group 3 (mean±SD) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOP (mmHg) (Day 7) | 17.3±3.3 | 16.2±3.5 | 16.9±2.7 | 0.247 |
| OSDI score (Day 7) | 41.0±21.3 | 48.6±21.2 | 52.4±16.4 | 0.041a |
| Sum of CS (Day 7) | 2.0±1.3 | 2.5±1.3 | 3.0±2.1 | 0.097 |
| IOP (mmHg) (Day 21) | 16.8±2.8 | 15.6±3.0 | 16.4±1.9 | 0.175 |
| OSDI score (Day 21) | 23.9±13.2 | 26.9±12.4 | 32.3±13.0 | 0.026a |
| Sum of CS (Day 21) | 0.7±0.8 | 1.5±1.1 | 1.9±1.2 | 0.016a |
| Time until the resolution of the symptoms (Days) | 9.5±4.9 | 11.2±4.9 | 13.3±4.2 | 0.005a |
Abbreviations: CS, Clinical score; IOP, Intraocular pressure; OSDI, Ocular Surface Disease Index.
a
Significant difference.