Integrative Ayurvedic and Modern Management of Eye Diseases with Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa, and Shalyatantra Protocols PART 3
Integrative Ayurvedic and Modern Management of Eye Diseases with Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa, and Shalyatantra Protocols PART 3
22. Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)
Modern Explanation: Increased intracranial pressure without evident cause, affecting vision due to papilledema.
Signs & Symptoms:
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Headache, transient visual loss
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Double vision, papilledema
Ayurvedic Correlate: Shiroroga + Vātaja Netraroga + Adhimantha
Doṣa: Vāta-Kapha
Integrated Protocol:
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Panchakarma:
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Virechana, Śirovasti with Brahmi Taila
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Nasya with Ksheerabala Taila
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Kayachikitsa:
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Internal: Dashamoola Kwātha, Saraswatarishta, Punarnavādi Maṇḍūra
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Shalyatantra:
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Jalaukavacharaṇa around eyes if papilledema is severe
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References: A.H. U.13; Su. U.18
23. Low Vision
Modern Explanation: Vision loss not correctable by standard means but with residual usable vision.
Signs & Symptoms:
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Blurred central or peripheral vision
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Inability to perform tasks despite spectacles
Ayurvedic Correlate: Timira → Kāca → Linganāśa
Doṣa: Vāta + Pitta
Integrated Protocol:
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Panchakarma:
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Tarpana with Jeevantyādi Ghṛta
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Śirodhārā with Brahmi Taila
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Kayachikitsa:
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Rasāyana: Saptamṛta Lauha, Amalaki Rasāyana
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Supportive:
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Eye Yoga, dietary modifications
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References: A.H. U.13; CS Cikitsā 26
24. Macular Edema
Modern Explanation: Swelling of macula due to fluid accumulation in retinal layers
Signs & Symptoms:
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Blurred or wavy central vision
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Reduced visual acuity
Ayurvedic Correlate: Timira (Patalagata Netra Roga) + Abhishyanda
Doṣa: Pitta + Kapha
Integrated Protocol:
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Panchakarma:
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Virechana with Tikta Kaṣāya
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Nasya with Triphalādi Ghṛta
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Kayachikitsa:
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Internal: Kaishora Guggulu, Chandanasava
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Shalyatantra:
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Raktamokṣaṇa if associated with retinal congestion
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References: Su. U.6, A.H. U.13
25. Macular Hole
Modern Explanation: A break in the macula causing central vision loss
Signs & Symptoms:
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Central vision blurring
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Distorted or missing central field
Ayurvedic Correlate: Linganāśa due to Majjā Dhātu Kṣaya
Doṣa: Vāta
Integrated Protocol:
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Panchakarma:
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Śirovasti with Ashwagandhādi Taila
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Netra Tarpana with Mahātriphala Ghṛta
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Kayachikitsa:
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Rasāyana: Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Kalyanaka Ghṛta
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References: A.H. U.13, Bhāvaprakāśa
26. Macular Pucker
Modern Explanation: Scar tissue formation on macula distorting vision
Signs & Symptoms:
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Blurred central vision
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Wavy/distorted image perception
Ayurvedic Correlate: Timira with Sirāgranthi
Doṣa: Vāta + Kapha
Integrated Protocol:
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Panchakarma:
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Netra Tarpana with Jeevantyādi Ghṛta
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Nasya with Anu Taila
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Kayachikitsa:
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Rasāyana: Saptamṛta Lauha, Amalaki
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References: Su. U. 6, A.H. U.13
27. Nearsightedness (Myopia)
Modern Explanation: Distant objects appear blurred due to longer axial length of the eyeball
Signs & Symptoms:
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Blurred distance vision
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Headache, squinting
Ayurvedic Correlate: Timira (Patalagata)
Doṣa: Vāta
Integrated Protocol:
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Panchakarma:
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Netra Tarpana with Triphalādi Ghṛta
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Nasya with Anu Taila
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Kayachikitsa:
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Internal: Saptamṛta Lauha, Triphala + Ghṛta
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Eye Yoga:
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Trāṭaka, Bhramari
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References: Su. U.6, A.H. U.13
28. Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome (OHS)
Modern Explanation: Fungal infection causing retinal scars and possible vision loss
Signs & Symptoms:
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Central vision loss
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Retinal scars, hemorrhage
Ayurvedic Correlate: Abhishyanda (Vātaja–Pittaja–Krimija type)
Doṣa: Rakta + Pitta
Integrated Protocol:
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Shalyatantra:
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Jalaukavacharaṇa
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Panchakarma:
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Parisheka with Triphalādi + Daruharidrādi decoction
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Anjana: Saindhavādi Anjana
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Kayachikitsa:
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Internal: Patolādi Kwātha, Nimba Churna, Kaishora Guggulu
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References: Su. U.18, CS Cikitsā 8
29. Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Modern Explanation: Inflammation of the conjunctiva due to allergy, infection or irritants
Signs & Symptoms:
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Redness, itching, discharge
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Gritty sensation
Ayurvedic Correlate: Netrābhishyanda (Sarvadoṣaja/ Kaphaja)
Doṣa: Kapha + Pitta
Integrated Protocol:
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Panchakarma:
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Parisheka with Triphalādi Kwātha
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Anjana: Saindhavādi Anjana, Rasāñjana
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Kayachikitsa:
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Internal: Triphala Guggulu, Chandanasava
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References: Su. U.18, A.H. U.15
30. Presbyopia
Modern Explanation: Age-related loss of accommodation affecting near vision
Signs & Symptoms:
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Difficulty focusing on near objects
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Eyestrain while reading
Ayurvedic Correlate: Jara Janya Timira
Doṣa: Vāta + Dhātu Kṣaya
Integrated Protocol:
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Panchakarma:
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Netra Tarpana with Mahātriphala Ghṛta
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Śirodhārā with Bala Taila
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Kayachikitsa:
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Rasāyana: Chyavanaprāśa, Saptamṛta Lauha
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Jeevantyādi Ghṛta, Brahmi Ghṛta
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References: Su. U.6/25, A.H. U.13
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