Research Article

Hypochlorous Acid Can Be the Novel Option for the Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Dry Eye through Ultrasonic Atomization

Table 2

Summary of efficacy endpoints between hypochlorous acid (HOCL) and placebo groups.

Visit durationHOCL (), Placebo (), value by ANOVA for HOCL vs. placebo

(a) Ocular surface disease index (OSDI) scores
1st day0.058
15th day0.061
30th day0.055
55th day0.052
(b) Schirmer’s test average of both eyes
1st day0.411
15th day0.053
30th day<0.05
55th day<0.01
(c) Tear film break-up time (TBUT) average of both eyes
1st day0.423
15th day0.351
30th day0.459
55th day<0.05
(d) Conjunctivae labeling average of both eyes
1st day0.677
55th day<0.01
(e) Corneal labeling average of both eyes
1st day0.406
55th day<0.05