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The effect of caffeine on tear formation
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1.65g/l derived by dissolving a teaspoon of pure coffee in 150ml of water). The post-test was at hourly intervals over a periodof four hours.A reduction in tear formation from the mean baseline value (22.5mm) was recorded after the hourly intervals thus 19.67mm, 13.73mm, 15.50mmand 16.18mmat 1hr, 2hrs 3hrs
and 4hrs respectively. This showed a percentage reduction of 12.58%, 38.98%, 31.11% and 28.09% respectively. The greatest reduction was therefore recorded 2hrs after intake of caffeine. This effect was significant (P>0.05) using the paired t-test. It may be necessary to advise patients with symptoms of dry eye to avoid caffeinated substances so as not to aggravate their condition.
