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The tear film function of different gender in the Diabetic Group
| Factor | Sub-groups | n | BUT(s) | Schirmer I test | FL | Corneal Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Female | 896 | 3.63 ± 2.10 | 8.67 ± 5.89 | 0.59 ± 0.98 | 55.51 ± 10.21 |
| Male | 464 | 4.33 ± 2.70 | 9.59 ± 6.42 | 0.62 ± 1.16 | 53.64 ± 10.80 | |
| Statistic Value | −5.27 | −2.67 | − 0.49 | 3.14 | ||
| P value | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.62 | 0.00 |
BUT tear-film break up time, FL fluorescein and lissamine green staining
