Table 2. Summary of clinical data.
| Parameters | Control | DE | p-Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) |
48.52 ± 10.03 |
44.25 ± 10.22 |
0.9178 |
| Sex, female/male (%) |
70/30 |
72/28 |
|
| OSDI score (points) |
5.050±4.774 |
37.80±17.58 |
<0.0001 |
| Schirmer I test (mm) |
13.23±3.759 |
7.060±3.738 |
<0.0001 |
| TBUT (s) |
11.92±1.999 |
7.916±3.926 |
<0.0001 |
| CFS score (points) | 0.1000±0.3078 | 1.560±1.083 | <0.0001 |
DE=dry eye; OSDI=ocular surface disease index; TBUT=tear film break-up time; CFS=fluorescein score. Student’s t-test.