Table 3

Neuropathic ocular pain (NOP) features correlate with persistent dry eye symptoms (DEQ5≥ 6 on both encounters)

OR* (95% CI)p Value
Burning (yes vs no)4.2 (1.33–13.4)0.01
Hypersensitivity to wind (yes vs no)3.9 (1.4–10.5)0.008
Sensitivity to light (yes vs no)18.3 (2.3–142)0.005
Sensitivity to temperature (yes vs no)3.1 (0.84–11.5)0.09
  • *Compared with control group (n=32) without persistent dry eye symptoms.DEQ5, dry eye questionnaire 5.