Objective To observe the effects of Tuiyi Mingmu Decoction ( screens-abating and eyes-brightening decoction) on basal tear secretion and tear film stability after pterygium excision and discuss its relationship with pte- rygium recurrence. Methods Sixty cases (84 eyes) of pterygium were randomized into the treatment group and control group, with 30 cases (41 eyes) and 30 cases (43 eyes) in each. Both groups were given pterygium excision. The treatment group was given Tuiyi Mingmu Decoction after pterygium excision. The dry eye symptom s...