TCM treatment of retinal vein occlusion in 216 cases

Traditional Chinese Medicine was adopted in the treatment of 216 cases (219 eyes) of retinal vein occlusion. The period of treatment averaged 3 months; the total rate of efficacy was 80.4%. During an average follow-up of 3 years, 84.1% of the patients maintained a stable or slightly improved vision. The authors believed that treatment of the disease with TCM promoted the absorption of blood and formation of collateral circulation, and suppressed neovascularization, thus preventing repeated bleeding that would lead to serious complications.