Comparison of ocular irritative symptoms
| Symptoms | Delayed tear clearance without apparent obstruction | Delayed tear clearance with punctal obstruction |
|---|---|---|
| Tearing | 59% | 80% |
| Itching | 26% | 50% |
| Mucous discharge and lids stuck together | 26% | 10% |
| Redness | 22% | 20% |
| Burning | 26% | 20% |
| FB sensation | 22% | 10% |
| Vague irritation | 16% | 20% |
| Decreased vision | 10% | 10% |
| Photophobia | 10% | 10% |
| Miscellaneous | 23% | 20% |
The percentage of each complaint is calculated among 70 and 10 patients, respectively. Only those with symptoms greater than 5% are listed here, and those with less than 5% are pooled as Miscellaneous, which includes pain, fullness, and tiredness.
↵For ocular irritation, those complaining of foreign body sensation are shown under FB sensation, but those with ill defined irritation are classified as vague irritation.