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The incidence of DES, FES and MGD in patients.
| Group A (n = 21) | Group B (n = 20) | Group C (n = 62) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES (n, %) | 4 (19.1%) | 6(30%) | 27 (43.6%)* |
| LDDE/ATD | 4/0 | 6/0 | 27/0 |
| FES (n, %) | 0 | 0 | 12 (19.4%)* |
| MGD (n, %) | 7 (33.3%) | 9 (45%) | 40 (64.5%)* |
DES, dry eye syndrome; LDDE, lipid-deficient dry eye; ATD, aqueous tear deficiency; FES, floppy eyelid syndrome; MGD, meibomian gland dysfunction. Compared with Group A:
P < 0.05, Chi-square test.
