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Moreover, excision of pterygium and pingueculum led to a statistically significantly higher TBUT (average 3.15 s higher at 1 mo postexcision), lower tear osmolarity (average 3.10 mOsm\/L lower at 3 mo postexcision), and lower OSDI score (average 2.86 points lower 1 mo postexcision) in most of the studies. The effect of excision on Schirmer test scores was equivocal because most studies did not reach significance.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Our data confirm the relationship between pterygium and pingueculum and abnormal tear function and symptoms of dry eye disease. Furthermore, the data suggest that tear film parameters might improve after surgical removal of pterygium or pingueculum. 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