Table 1 of Galbis-Estrada, Mol Vis 2015; 21:555-567.


Table 1. Inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Inclusion criteria Exclusion criteria
Age 25–80 years Aged <25 years or >80 years
Diagnosed with DES (DESG)
Schirmer <10 mm/5 min were diagnosed +FBUT <10 s was considered + Atopy and allergic disorders
Healthy subjects (CG) Wearing contact lenses
Presence of DES symptoms History of refractive surgery, ophthalmic laser treatment (<3 months)
Able to participate in the study Systemic diseases and general treatments
Informed consent Patients presenting with
intermittent ocular surface signs and symptoms.
  Ocular disorders and eye drops other than artificial tears
  Not able to participate in the study