Table 1.
Demographics and clinical characteristics of the participants.
| All (N = 26) | MGD (N = 19) | Normal (N = 7) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 38.53 ± 14.02 | 42.08 ± 15.86 | 30.83 ± 0.41 | 0.480 |
| Sex (male:female) | 8:18 | 4:15 | 4:3 | 0.083 |
| Eyelid | ||||
| Vascularity | 2.78 ± 1.99 | 4.0 ± 1.34 | 0.86 ± 1.07 | <0.01 * |
| Plugging | 1.50 ± 1.2 | 2.27 ± 0.65 | 0.26 ± 0.76 | <0.01 * |
| Irregularity | 0.11 ± 0.32 | 0.18 ± 0.41 | 0.0 ± 0.0 | 0.245 |
| Thickening | 0.56 ± 0.92 | 0.91 ± 1.04 | 0.0 ± 0.0 | 0.041 |
| Meibum quality | 2.73 ± 1.42 | 3.07 ± 0.96 | 2.00 ± 2.00 | 0.055 |
| Meibum expressibility | 3.09 ± 1.90 | 3.87 ± 1.72 | 1.43 ± 0.98 | 0.005 * |
The data are expressed as means ± standard deviation or no. * indicating a p-value < 0.05. MGD, meibomian gland dysfunction.