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Prevalence of symptoms in women and men.
| Symptom | Total (%) | Women (%) | Men (%) | P value∗ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryness | 34.0 | 39.1 | 16.1 | <0.001 |
| Irritation | 18.1 | 21.0 | 7.3 | <0.001 |
| Pain | 7.1 | 7.9 | 4.0 | 0.036 |
| Fatigue | 41.7 | 44.1 | 32.7 | 0.001 |
| Blurring | 28.4 | 30.9 | 19.0 | <0.001 |
| Photophobia | 15.0 | 16.3 | 10.1 | 0.014 |
∗Women vs. men, chi-squared test.
