AIM: To explore the effects of vinpocetine on the treatment of ocular trauma underwent vitrectomy.

METHODS: Ninety-two patients(92 eyes)with ocular blunt trauma underwent vitrectomy were randomly divided into two groups from January 2009 to December 2011. The treatment group 46 patients(46 eyes)accepted vinpocetine 20mg for intravenous infusion once daily lasting for 14 days. While the control group 46 patients(46 eyes)received no special interventions. The visual acuity changes were observed 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after treatment.

RESULTS: The visual acuity of the treatment group increased significantly than the control group(P<0.05).

CONCLUSION:Vinpocetine plays an important role in the treatment of ocular trauma underwent vitrectomy to some extend.