RESTORING VISION IN MYOPIA WITH AYURVEDIC INTERVENTION – A CASE STUDY

Timira is the disease mentioned under Dristigata Rogas in our literature. The disease is progressive in nature i.e if timely untreated, can lead to Kacha and potentially even Linghanasha (loss of vision). In modern ophthalmology Timira can be compared with refractive errors like Myopia, Hypermetropia and Astigmatism. Materials and methods: A12 years old male paediatric patient with the complaints of difficulty in clearly seeing distant objects with associated complaints of eye strain, itching and headache since 2 years. An Ayurvedic Kriyakalpa therapies like Seka and Tarpana along with internal medications Saptamrita Lauha and Mahatriphala Grutha was administered. Results: The results showed significant improvement in the vision and other associated complaints of the patient. Conclusion: Ayurvedic treatment approach thus acts as both curative and preventive.