clinical findings | Irrigation group (n = 21) (%) | Control group (n = 18) (%) | P value | |
---|---|---|---|---|
obstructions of lacrimal systems | 2 (9.52%) | 14 (77.78%) | p < 0.01 | |
epiphora | 1 (4.76%) | 5(27.78%) | 0.047 | |
marks of puncta disppeared | 0 | 2 (11.11%) | NS | |
severe dry eyes | 6(28.57%) | 6(33.33%) | NS | |
mild dry eyes or without dry eyes | 15(71.43%) | 12(66.67%) | NS | |
epiphora | in severe dry eyes | 0 | 0 | |
in mild dry eyes or without dry eyes | 1(6.67%) | 5(41.67%) | 0.03 |