AYURVEDA REVIEW ON EYE DISEASES; THEIR DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT

Authors

  • Dr. Swapnil Gunjal
  • Dr. Snehal Chandrakant Gaikwad

Abstract

Shalakya Tantra is Ayurveda branch which deals with disease of ear, eye, throat and nose, etc. The eye is considered very important part of body which performs work of vision and due to sensitive nature eye needs great care. There are many pathological conditions which can affects health of eye due to the pollution, stress, nutritional deficiency and allergic conditions, etc. Glaucoma, uveitis, squint cataract, dry eye and conjunctivitis, etc. are common diseases of eye. Ayurveda suggested uses of formulation, cleaning measures and exercise, etc. for curing eye disorder. Consideration of Pathya and apathya Aahara-Vihara offers health advantages in case of eye diseases. Ashtothana, Seka, Anjana, Netra Tarpana, Abhyanga, Pada Abhyanga, Shiro Dhara, Shiro Basti and Shiro Pichu, etc. are also advocated for Netra-Roga. Present article summarizes Ayurveda and modern view on common eye diseases and their management.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Shalakya Tantra, Netra, Eye, Diseases

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Published

2022-09-28