Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of recurrent chalaziosis.
| Characteristic | Recurrent chalaziosis with IPL | Recurrent chalaziosis without IPL | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. Eyes (patients) | 42 (35) | 57 (50) | - |
| Gender | 0.73 | ||
| Male | 11 (31.5 %) | 14 (28%) | - |
| Female | 24 (68.5%) | 36 (72%) | - |
| Age (years) (±SD; range) | 38.5 ± 11.5 (24-74) | 36.7 ± 14.1 (16-75) | 0.18 |
| Duration of chalaziosis (month, ±SD; range) | 2.3 ± 1.8; 0.5-7 | 2.0 ± 1.6; 0.25-8 | 0.14 |
| Location | 0.13 | ||
| Upper lid | 21 (50%) | 24 (42.1%) | - |
| Lower lid | 6 (14.3%) | 10 (17.5%) | - |
| Upper and lower lid | 15 (35.7%) | 12 (40.4%) | - |
| Onset | 0.77 | ||
| Second onset | 30 (71.4%) | 37 (64.9%) | - |
| Third onset | 10 (23.8%) | 16 (28%) | - |
| Multiple onset | 2(4.8%) | 4 (7.1%) | - |
| Blepharitis | 28 (66.7%) | 33 (57.9%) | 0.37 |
| Acne rosacea | 5 (11.9%) | 7 (12.3%) | 0.95 |
| Previous treatment | 0.98 | ||
| Lid hygiene | 40 (95.2%) | 57 (100%) | - |
| Topical antibiotic ointment | 38 (90.5%) | 52 (91.2%) | - |
| Excision | 42 (100%) | 57 (100%) | - |
SD, standard deviation.