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Mean ± SD or medians (IQR) for age, TER, and OSDI scores within the study and the control groups
| Thyroid gland (n=20) | Control (n=20) | |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Age (years) | 34.3±6.3 | 32.2±5.1 |
| OSDI | 15.5 (23.4)* | 5.5 (7.5)* |
| TER (g/m2⋅h) | 41.2 (41.4)* | 15.7 (13.7)* |
Note:
P<0.05.
Abbreviations: OSDI, Ocular Surface Disease Index; TER, tear-evaporation rate.
