Table 1 of
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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 |