Clinical observation on the curative effect of epalrestat combined with compound anisodine in treatment of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy

AIM: To investigate the clinical value of epalrestat combined with compound anisodine in treatment of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy(NPDR).METHODS: According to the random remainder method, they were divided into A, B and C three groups. Group A was treated with calcium dobesilate, group B was treated with epalrestat, and group C was treated with epalrestat combined with compound anisodine. All groups were treated for 6mo. The BCVA and fundus color photos, fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA), oscillatory potentials of electroretinogram(ERG-Ops)and optical coherence tomography(OCT)were performed before and after 1mo, 3mo and 6mo of treatment. The therapeutic effect was evaluated. RESULTS: Before treatment, there was no statistical difference among the three groups in BCVA, Ops wave amplitude or central macular thickness(P>0.05). The BCVA was improved, Ops wave amplitude was increased and the central macular thickness was decreased in the three groups after 1mo, 3mo and 6mo of treatment. Compared with the same group before treatment, there were statistically significant differences(PPPPCONCLUSION: Epalrestat combined with compound anisodine is effective in treatment of DR. The combined treatment can significantly improve the visual acuity, relieve macular edema and promote the recovery of retinal function.