Table 4 : Preparation technique comparison.


Test Dose (mg/mL) Ethanol Injection Heating Method ANOVA p-Value

STT1 (mm/min) 0.16 9.26 ±5.55 12.60 ±4.61 < 0.001
0.4 10.92 ±6.18 11.79 ±4.65 Not Significant

STT2 (mm/min) 0.16 2.10 ±2.97 5.50 ±2.93 < 0.001
0.4 5.17±4.30 4.95 ±4.96 Not Significant

TBUT (seconds) 0.16 1.83 ±2.13 4.72 ±1.93 < 0.001
0.4 4.65 ±2.46 3.48 ±3.37 Not Significant

Data is average ± standard deviation
ANOVA: Analysis of variance; STTI: Schirmer test I
STTII: Schirmer test II; TBUT: Tear film break up time

Bernad-Bernad et al.Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences  2018 6:1DOI : 10.7243/2054-3425-6-1