Table 7.
Tear osmolarity in pterygium and control eyes
| Test | Cases (n=95) | Controls (n=95) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Percentage | Number | Percentage | |
| TO ≤308 mOsm/L (Normal) | 85 | 89.48% | 94 | 98.95% |
| TO >308 mOsm/L (Abnormal) | 10 | 10.52% | 1 | 1.05% |
Cases, eyes with pterygium; Controls, healthy eyes; TO, tear osmolarity; mOsm/L, milliosmoles per liter