Table 2
Tear function and ocular surface evaluations of Meige’s and non-Meige’s syndrome, and treatment responsive groups
| Meige | Non-Meige | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 49.7 (13.5) | 47.9 (15.6) | 0.693 |
| Sex (M:F) | 16:12 | 8:13 | 0.231 |
| Tear function: | |||
| Break up time (s) | 3.4 (1.7) | 3.4 (2.2) | 0.793 |
| Schirmer-I test (mm) | 8.9 (6.9) | 8.9 (9.7) | 0.358 |
| Tear clearance (X) | 12.3 (8.9) | 16.5 (14.1) | 0.360 |
| Tear function index | 92.4 (106.9) | 133.7 (172.6) | 0.968 |
| Nasal stimulation (mm) | 28.1 (16.8) | 23.3 (14.0) | 0.813 |
| Ocular surface conditions: | |||
| Rose bengal score | 0.9 (1.6) | 1.7 (1.7) | 0.014 |
| Fluorescein score | 1.4 (1.5) | 1.1 (1.1) | 0.586 |
| Systemic conditions: | |||
| ANA (>160) | 1/28 | 0/21 | 1.000 |
| RA (>160) | 1/28 | 0/21 | 1.000 |
| SS-A | 1/28 | 0/21 | 1.000 |
| SS-B | 0/287 | 0/21 | 1.000 |
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Each value shows average (SD). p Value was calculated by Mann–Whitney U test, χ2, or Fisher’s test.
