A REVIEW ON UNDERSTANDING OF ABHISHYANDA IN AYURVEDA WITH CORRELATION OF CONJUNCTIVITIS

Abstract

Abhishyanda is described in Ayurvedic classics as a primary ocular disorder and is considered the underlying cause of most eye diseases. It is categorized under Sarvagata Netra Roga and manifests with symptoms such as redness, discharge, itching, and burning sensation of the eyes. These clinical features closely resemble conjunctivitis as described in modern ophthalmology. Conjunctivitis represents inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by infectious, allergic, or environmental factors and is one of the most prevalent ocular disorders worldwide. The present article aims to analyze the concept of Abhishyanda as described in Ayurveda and correlate it with conjunctivitis based on etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, and classification. This review highlights the conceptual and clinical similarities between the two systems and explores the scope for integrative understanding in the management of conjunctivitis.