Comparison of demographic characteristics between the steroid injection and control groups
| Characteristic | Steroid injection group | Control group | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of patients | 148 | 152 | |
| Age at operation (yr) | 64.4±7.8 | 61.8±8.6 | 0.062 |
| Sex, male:female | 46:102 | 60:92 | 0.133 |
| Tear size, small:medium:large |
28:74:46 | 36:71:45 | 0.604 |
| Follow-up (mo) | 18.0±4.3 | 18.2±4.4 | 0.731 |
Values are presented as number only or mean±standard deviation.
*Tear size was categorized into small (<1 cm), medium (1−3 cm), and large (3−5 cm).
