DRY EYE SYNDROME AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

Dry eye is a condition that can affect your tear film and the layers that cover and protect the eyes. In this condition eyes don’t produce enough tears or if  produce they evaporates quickly. Tears is helpful  in maintaining eyes clean and decrease the risk of developing an eye infection. With adequate tears eyes may produce a symptom such as stinging,burning,blurry vision,itching and sensitivity to light.

CAUSES OF DRY EYE SYNDROME:

1. Medical condition such as rheumatoid arthritis,Sjogren’s syndrome, thyroid disease and lupus.
2. Decreased tear production
3. Increased tear evaporation
4. Working in dry environment.
5. Deficiency of vitamin-A.
6. Preservatives in topical eye trops.

SYMPTOMS:

1. Stinging or burning
2. Excessive tearing
3. Sandy or gritty sensation
4. Episodes of blurred vision
5. Redness
6. Foreign body sensation
7. Eyelid asymmetry
8. Sensitivity to light

COMPLICATION OF DRY EYE:

1. Conjunctivitis
2. Cornea abrasion
3. Corneal ulcer
4. Scarring

PREVENTION OF DRY EYES:

1. Warm compresses
2. More outdoor time
3. Wear sunglasses for sun and wind protection
4. Avoid alcohol and smoking
5. Screen breaks
6. Drink more amount of water
7. Avoid direct air contact with the eyes and use an air purifier.

AYURVEDIC APPROACH OF DRY EYE SYNDROME:

In Ayurveda it is correlated with the shushkakshipaka  which is characterized by excessive dryness  of eye, in which vitiation of vata and pitta dosha .

VATA dominant variation of eye: The external layer of the tear  film is mainly affected . It is lipid layer caused by glands of eyelid. Rough and foreign body  sensation of eye are the symptoms produces in vata dominant.

PITTA dominant of eye: It affects the second layer of tear film.This layer is enriched by the rear tear fluid. Burning sensation, watering from eye and excessive dryness are the symptoms of pitta dominant.

KAPHA dominant of eye: It affects the innermost layer of eyeball which protects the cornea from infection. Mucus layer is secreated by sebaceous gland of eyelid.Heaviness, thick secretions and redness are the symptoms of Kapha dominant eye.

PANCHAKARMA TREATMENT:

1. Shirodhara
2. Netra vasti
3. Netra prakshalan

GOOD FOOD IN DRY EYE:

1. Fish
2. Sweet potato
3. Carrots
4. Avocado
5. Broccoli
6. Spinach
7. Pumpkin
8. Dairy products

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF DRY EYE:

1. Nerve Up Tablet

Nerve up tablet is a herbo-mineral tablet and is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas. It reduces kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet,  praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural vatahar properties and helps in curing vata diseases.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

2. Detox tablets

It optimizes the balance of Bacteria in the Digestive tract. Detox tablets are 100% natural & safe containing 1gm herbs extract. The herbs used for formulation of these tablets show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, & immuno-modulator properties. The herbs & minerals used for preparation of this churna shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator properties. It consist of Parwal Pishti, Shukta Pishti, Giloy Satav, Kamdudha Ras, Jahar Mohra, Akik Pishti, Gandhak Rasayan, Shankh Bhasma, Sutshekhar Ras, Sudhyog Tab, Shwet Parpati, Yavakshaar.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

3. Vata Tablet

Vata balance tablet is a rejuvenating blend of herbs is specially formulated to balance Vata doshas without aggravating Pitta or Kapha doshas. It may be used to support overall health and well-being by Vata constitutions with or without food. For those with a dual constitution that includes Vata or a tridoshic constitution, it is an excellent formula for the Vata season, which in most parts of the world is autumn and early winter.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

4. Roshani Eye Drop

Roshani Eye Drop is pure Ayurvedic formulation used in problems like frequent travel, work on a computer, and lack of sleep. This eye drops contains herbal ingredients like Nimba (Azadirachta indica), Bhringraj (Eclipta alba), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shwet Chandan, Rakta chandan, Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Haridra( Curcuma longa), Gulab (Rosa damascena), Adrak (Zingiber officinale), Bahera (Terminalia bellirica), Pudina (Mentha spicata), Saindhavan lavan, Phitakari, etc. This eye drop soothes up the eyes, prevents infections and clears off particles in the eyes, improves vision.

Dosage: Put one drop in each eye in the morning and at bed time.

5. Triphla Syrup

Triphala Syrup ancient herbal remedy contains equal parts of three herbs like T. Chebula, T.bellirica rox, and E. officinalis. These ingredients are very beneficial for digestive system, maintain bowel wellness, helps in abdominal bloating, and flatulence. Triphala Syrup is tridosha hara. It is used to detoxify the body and support the immune system. It is known for its antibacterial, antioxidant, and antiviral abilities. It is prescribed for treating fatigue and gastric distress, pneumonia, constipation, vaginal infections, piles and eye problems.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablespoon twice a day.