Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of Bushen Mingmu Capsules（ Capsules for tonifying the kidney and improving eyesight） for diabetic retinopathy（ DR） patients with liver-kidney yin deficiency and blood stasis syndrome. Methods Eighty DR patients with liver-kidney yin deficiency and blood stasis syndrome were randomized into the treatment group and control group

with 40 in each. The treatment group was given 3. 0 g Bushen Mingmu Capsules three times daily. The control group was given 0. 5 g Calcium Dobesilate Capsules three times daily.Both groups were treated for 3 consecutive courses

one treatment course lasted for 4 weeks. The proliferative DR patients in both groups were given twice or three-time retinal laser treatment. The efficacy of TCM symptoms

visual acuity and retinal changes were observed in both groups after treatment. Results The total efficacy of TCM symptoms in the treatment group and control group was 90. 00% and 67. 50% respectively

with a significant difference between groups（ P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01）. The efficacy of visual acuity in the treatment group and control group was88. 75% and 70. 00% respectively

with a significant difference between groups（ P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01）. The efficacy of retinopathy in the treatment group and control group was 87. 50% and 70. 00% respectively

with a significant difference between groups（ P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01）. Conclusion Bushen Mingmu Capsules is effective for DR patients with liver-kidney yin deficiency and blood stasis syndrome and by improving vision and promoting absorption of retinal exudation.