AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF CENTRAL SEROUS RETINOPATHY - A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Central serous retinopathy (CSR) is also known as central serous chorio retinopathy(CSCR), is a visual impairment condition characterised by fluid accumulation resulting in a localized macular detachment and blurred vision or distorted central vision. The underlying pathogenesis revolves around functional or structural defect in the fluid-pumping capabilities of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and choroidal vascular stasis or hyperpermeability. Complete resolution occurs in most of the patients in three to six months but most of the patients unwilling to wait or in those with immediate occupational demand. Observation and laser photocoagulation are the only treatment in contemporary science. This condition shows the feature Vimarga gamana and vitiation of Vata pradhana Pitta-Kapha dosa so treatment is planned according to Samprapti of the disease, A 46 year old male patient with central serous retinopathy showed marked improvement in ayurvedic management is presented in this article.