AIM:To study clinical outcomes of the traditional Chinese medicine combined with laser for diabetic retinopathy.METHODS:A total of 30 cases 36 eyes with retinopathy were randomly divided into observation group(traditional Chinese medicine combined with laser group)and control group(laser group).Observation group of 15 patients(17 eyes)and control group of 15 patients(19 eyes)were treated for 1-2 years.Before and after treatment,visual acuity and retinal lesions in all patients were observed,recorded and statistically analyzed.RESULTS:The improvement of visual acuity and fundus was better in observation group than the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Traditional Chinese medicine combined with laser for diabetic retinopathy is a feasible and effective way.