OCULAR SURFACE DISEASE TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA

Abstract

Tears in your eyes are not only a sign of sorrow but also keep an eye healthy. Healthy tears clean the dirt from the eyes. Imagine not having tears in the eyes, will make your eye too dry which will hinder its normal functioning- that is vision. Vision can be destroyed temporarily or permanently. Ocular surface disease is a disease of dry eyes that affects the surface layers of the eye. The ocular surface disease can be so serious and can even cause permanent vision loss if not treated early. In this article, we will discuss the clinical causes and symptoms of Ocular surface disease. You will get to know various ayurvedic medicines in the replacement of steroidal treatment for many causes.

Introduction

Ocular surface disease refers to disease of the surface layers of the eye that consist of cornea and conjunctiva. Ocular glands (lacrimal glands and meibomian glands) that manage the tears and oil production in the eyes are hampered which directly affects the quality and quantity of healthy tears. Since the ocular surface is a delicate area and abnormal surroundings and environment can cause disturbance to it. The abnormal lids anatomy along with altered (decreased) tear production-like clinical signs are noticed in Ocular surface disease causative factors. In surface layer damage the tissues are degenerated due to persisting symptoms. This tissue can degenerate from the anterior or posterior region of the eye surface.

Ayurvedic Aspect

Netra (eyes) is the site of Pittaj dosha. Balanced pitta dosha keeps the eyes functioning properly, but imbalanced or aggravated pitta dosha can affect the eyes in many ways that can even cause blindness. Excess pitta dosha can soak the tear films of the eye and cause excess rookshta (dryness) of the eyes. Indirectly or directly the dosha is responsible for the abnormalities in the eyes. While many medicines and panchakarma therapies including ashchyotan, tarpana, etc are being performed to deal with those abnormal eye symptoms.

Causes

There are many causes for the occurrence of Ocular surface disease. But some main causes are

• Dry eye syndrome due to malfunctioning of tears producing oil glands of the eye.
• Keratitis
• Dacryoadenitis
• Facial nerve palsy
• Blepharitis
• Eye allergies
• Burn in eye region (chemical or thermal burn)
• Decreased tears production
• Side effects of ocular medical treatments
• Adverse effects of various medicines
• Wearing contact lenses can induce dry eyes

Symptoms

The symptoms person feels after suffering from Ocular surface disease are

• Burning feeling in the eyes
• A feeling of something irritating in the eyes
• Redness of eye
• Itchy eyes
• Watery eyes
• Stringy mucous in eyes
• Blurred vision
• Difficulty in doing things such as driving
• Light sensitivity

Diagnosis

• Ocular surface disease is diagnosed by a special test called Ocular surface staining. In this test equipment like slit lamp and fluorescein, lissamine green-like chemicals are used to perform the procedure. The procedure is performed to detect degenerated and dead tissues on the eye surface.
• Tear break-up time
• Corneal examination
• Meibomian gland and lacrimal gland examination
• Schimer’s test

Treatment

The treatment depends on the area, site, and severity of degenerated tissue. The general treatment followed is

• Warm compressor
• Artificial tears for dry eyes
• Antibiotic eye drops or oral intake
• Eyelid scrubs in blepharitis
• Steroid ointment
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Herbal remedies by planet Ayurveda for the treatment of Ocular surface disease

Planet Ayurveda is an Indian pharmaceuticals manufacturing agency or company that has been serving the nation for approx twenty-one years. The ayurvedic drugs and products manufactured by the company are completely natural and free from toxic chemicals, and preservatives that can show adverse effects on your body.

Following are some of the medicines manufactured for eyes health maintenance

Product List

1. Angel Eye Vitale Capsules
2. Saptamrit Loha
3. Jasnoor Eye Drops
4. Triphala Ghrit
5. Amalaki Rasayan

Product Description

1. Angel Eye Vitale Capsules

These are ayurvedic capsules for the eye’s healthy well-being that compose of Amla (Emblica officinalis), Bhringraj (Eclipta alba), and Gotukola (Centella asiatica). Amla is very famous for its good properties toward body benefits and eyes. These capsules will keep the eyes healthy by improving all glands functioning. These oil-based capsules maintain natural water plus oil consistency in the eyes.

Dosage- Take 1 capsule twice a day.

2. Saptamrit Loha

This formulation contains Sapt magical herbs with Lauh (Iron calx). They help manage vision related problems and other health-related issues like- anorexia, vomiting, Inflammation, etc. The herbs are powdered and mixed with Lauh Bhasma. This formulation maintains eyes, ears, and scalp health by improving general weakness and dysfunction of ocular glands. This rasayan pacifies the aggravated pitta dosha and keeps the eyes healthy.

Dosage- Take 2 tablets of saptamrit loha twice daily.

3. Jasnoor Eye Drops

These are patent eye drops of Planet Ayurveda manufacturing that are prepared for maintaining eye health. They will maintain proper water levels in the eyes for their normal daily activities without any irritation. These natural eye drops work similarly to artificial tear drops, but they have no added chemicals as other drops have. Thus, they will not have any side effects on your eyes. Using these eye drops for your eyes will improve the general health of your eyes by easing the abnormal symptoms of this disease. Dosage- Put 3 drops in each eye.

4. Triphala Ghrit

This triphala ghrit is indicated in Netra Rog (eye-related disorders). It improves vision through its oleation and rejuvenating properties. Regular use of this ghrit will strengthen eyesight and will reduce the symptoms of blurred vision. Triphala ghrit is used with different anupaans according to the dosha involved to increase its medicinal properties. Triphala ghrit with honey is beneficial in Kaphaj eye diseases, ghrit with ghee in Pittaj dosha, and ghrit with sesame oil is indicated in vataj dosha aggravated eye diseases.

Dosage- Take ½ teaspoon twice daily with warm water.

5. Amalaki Rasayan

This is a standard ayurvedic medicine in the form of rasayan, that is used in many ocular disorders. Amla (Emblica officinalis) the main and only ingredient of this rasayan is a rich source of vitamin C that has a cooling and soothing effect on the eyes. It will improve the outer eyelids’ health and will manage abnormal blepharitis symptoms. Amla can impose some hard impacts on the body and thus should be consumed in adequate amounts as directed by your doctor.

Dosage- Take 1 Capsule twice daily.

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4030 (India), +91-172-521-4030 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 9915-593-604

Conclusion

Better go with Ayurveda and natural therapies rather than steroids for your general health. The eyes are an important organ of your body and you cannot take a chance with them. We are here to guide you in choosing the best. Contact us at www.planetayurveda.com for more information.