Table 6. Positive and negative predictive values of NIBUT and TBUT in the first, second and third measurement of the right eye in study patients.
| PPV (%) | NPV (%) | PPV (%) | NPV (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIBUT 1st testing | 81.48 | 57.69 | 79.31 | 61.90 | TBUT 1st testing | 
| NIBUT 2nd testing | 92.00 | 68.00 | 85.71 | 68.18 | TBUT 2nd testing | 
| NIBUT 3rd testing | 87.50 | 60.87 | 88.88 | 69.57 | TBUT 3rd testing | 
PPV = positive predictive value; NPV = negative predictive value; NIBUT = noninvasive break-up time; TBUT = tear break-up time