Table 5 Comparison of self-administered questionnaire results by results of a lacrimal irrigation test

Reading

Completely obstructed in at least one eye (n = 116)

2.65

0.008^*

Completely or partially patent (n = 65)

2.11

Daytime driving

Completely obstructed in at least one eye (n = 59)

2.27

0.116

Completely or Partially patent (n = 40)

1.95

Nighttime driving

Completely obstructed in at least one eye (n = 57)

2.49

0.081

Completely or partially patent (n = 37)

2.00

Working at a Computer

Completely obstructed in at least one eye (n = 69)

2.70

0.021^*

Completely or partially patent (n = 40)

2.13

Watching TV

Completely obstructed in at least one eye (n = 123)

2.48

0.000^**

Completely or partially patent (n = 72)

1.86

Work-related activities

Completely obstructed in at least one eye (n = 65)

2.49

0.031^*

Completely or partially patent (n = 48)

1.98

Household activities

Completely obstructed in at least one eye (n = 118)

2.19

0.037^*

Completely or partially patent (n = 64)

1.77

Outdoor activities

Completely obstructed in at least one eye (n = 124)

2.98

0.003^*

Completely or partially patent (n = 70)

2.47

Interpersonal relations

Completely obstructed in at least one eye (n = 126)

2.63

0.000^**

Completely or partially patent (n = 71)

1.99

General happiness

Completely obstructed in at least one eye (n = 105)

2.13

0.005^*

Completely or partially patent (n = 65)

1.55