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Table 3.

Adverse events related to intervention

Sham mask (n=153) Light mask (n=155)
Eyes
Corneal abrasion, corneal ulcer 3 0
Mask causing pressure on eyes, pain on eyes, uncomfortable masks 7 14
Sore eyebrows, sore eyelids 0 2
Subconjunctival haemorrhage 0 1
Vision deterioration, disturbance 1 2
Watery eyes, sore eyes, sticky eyes, painful eyes, conjunctivitis 6 14
Neurological
Headache, severe persistent headache 0 2
Psychiatric
Insomnia 0 1
Musculoskeletal
Left-sided neck and skull pain 0 1
Dermatological
Scratched face on two occasions getting mask off during sleep 1 0
Sore skin, small lump on side of right eye 0 1
Pod moving around in mask when turns in bed 0 1
Wart 0 1
Other
Mask slipping off head 3 3
Sleep disturbance, bad dreams 1 7