AIM: To observe the curative effect of early retinal photocoagulation combined with Xuefuzhuyu decoction in treatment of ischemic retinal vein occlusion(RVO).

METHODS: Fifty-five patients(55 eyes)with ischemic RVO received early retinal photocoagulation by Zeiss Lumenis 1000 laser machine combined with Xuefuzhuyu decoction. The visual acuity, capillary nonperfusion and neovascularization were detected at 3 months after treatment.

RESULTS: Three months after treatment, visual acuity were increased in 23 cases(42%), steady in 30 cases(55%), decreased in 2 cases(4%), the total effective rate was 96%. Retinal non-perfusion area(NPA)disappeared in 38 cases(69%), NPA was less than 5 disc area(DA)in 15 cases(27%)and ≥5DA in 2 cases(4%).

CONCLUSION: Early retinal photocoagulation and Xuefuzhuyu decoction is effective and reasonable treatment for ischemic RVO.