The Efficacy of Kohl (Surma) and Erythromycin in Treatment of Blepharitis: An Open-Label Clinical Trial
Table 2
Comparison of blepharitis signs and symptoms scores at baseline and follow-up sessions in patients treated by kohl and erythromycin ointment.
Scores (mean ± S.D)
Kohl-treated eyes
Erythromycin-treated eyes
value
Patient reported symptoms
Baseline
6.56 (2.45)
3.23 (1.73)
<0.001
Follow-up
1.35 (1.56)
1.03 (1.40)
0.002
value
<0.001
<0.001
Clinical signs
Baseline
9.86 (2.95)
4.30 (2.81)
<0.001
Follow-up
2.46 (1.83)
1.83 (1.94)
0.007
value
<0.001
<0.001
Mean differences of symptoms
5.20 ± 1.97
2.20 (1.54)
<0.001
Mean differences of clinical signs
7.40 (2.40)
2.46 (1.75)
<0.001
Mean difference of blepharitis-related sign/symptom score at baseline and follow-up session. value of baseline and follow-up scores in each treatment groups comparison.
