Univariate analysis of associations between definite depression, demographics and dry eye parameters
| Parameters | Pearson coefficient | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Age | r=−0.02 | p=0.34 |
| Female gender | r=0.07 | p=0.012* |
| Rural residence | r=−0.09 | p<0.001* |
| Marriage status | r=−0.01 | p=0.75 |
| Level of education | r=−0.08 | p=0.003* |
| Gross income | r=−0.11 | p<0.001* |
| Body height | r=−0.07 | p=0.004* |
| Body weight | r=−0.06 | p=0.024* |
| Systolic blood pressure | r=0.01 | p=0.64 |
| Cognitive function | r=−0.1 | p<0.001* |
| BCVA | r=−0.05 | p=0.046* |
| DED | r=0.06 | p=0.014* |
| DES | r=0.08 | p=0.003* |
| TBUT | r=0.03 | p=0.21 |
| Schirmer test | r=0.04 | p=0.16 |
| Corneal staining | r=0.01 | p=0.65 |
| MGD assessment | r=−0.01 | p=0.66 |
Significant values are shown in bold. *p Values <0.05 were considered significant.
BCVA, best corrected visual acuity; DED, dry eye disease; DES, dry eye symptoms; MGD, meibomian gland disease; TBUT, tear film break-up time.