Table 3

Correlation between MGD parameters, DEQS scores and DASS-21 subsections

ParameterDEQSDepressionAnxietyStress
Meibomian expressibility scores0.14
0.048*		0.08
0.23		0.17
0.012*		0.07
0.30
Meibum quality scoresāˆ’0.03
0.64		0.01
0.90		0.05
0.47		0.06
0.50
Telangiectasia0.16
0.021*		0.08
0.23		0.15
0.029*		0.30
0.70
Lid margin notching0.11
0.11		0.01
0.89		0.09
0.18		āˆ’0.06
0.30
Lid margin thickness0.12
0.11		0.01
0.90		0.09
0.20		āˆ’0.06
0.30

  • In each case of the correlation coefficient, r values are stated in the first row followed by the row of p values.

  • *pā‰„0.05.

  • MGD, meibomian gland dysfunction .