Table 3.
The Demographic Data and Dry Eye Related Characteristics in DED Patients with High (≥2.145) or Low NLR (<2.145)
| High NLR Group (n=62) | Low NLR Group (n=43) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 56.41±13.30 | 52.23±15.85 | 0.148 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 34 | 17 | 0.165 |
| Female | 28 | 26 | |
| Schirmer I test (mm/5min) | 4.34±1.46 | 4.42± 1.74 | 0.814 |
| TBUT(s) | 5.03±1.40 | 5.95 ±1.67 | 0.003 |
| CFS | 2.80±1.06 | 2.26±1.12 | 0.013 |
| OSDI | 41.89±10.25 | 33.80±14.34 | 0.017 |
Notes: Data are shown as mean ± standard deviation, except for gender, which is shown as counts. p value: non-paired t test.
Abbreviations: DED, dry eye disease; NLR, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio; PLR, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio; TBUT, tear break-up time; CFS, corneal fluorescein staining; OSDI, ocular surface disease index.