Table 1.
Demographics and main complaints of patient groups, according to drug administration
| Demographics | AZT | DOXY | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male/female | 26/26 | 25/26 | 0.75 |
| Mean age (years) (SD) | 53 (15.9) | 51 (15.3) | 0.65 |
| Mean duration of disease (weeks) (SD) | 15 (8.2) | 13 (7.4) | 0.37 |
| Main complaints | |||
| Burning | 15% | 12% | 0.97 |
| Itching | 17% | 18% | 0.61 |
| Foreign body sensation | 15% | 14% | 0.79 |
| Dryness | 10% | 12% | 0.55 |
| Eyelid edema | 8% | 9% | 0.74 |
P did not show significant differences between the two groups at the beginning of the study. AZT: Azythromicin; DOXY: Doxycycline; SD: Standard deviation