AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF GLAUCOMA (ADHIMANTHA) A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Ayurveda is one of the oldest scientific medical systems in the world.Eyes are the most important organs in Urdhawajatrugata Sthana. We must protect and take care of these delicate organ. According to Sushruta Abhishyanda is the root cause of manifestation of ocular disease like Adhimantha etc and hence advised to treat Abhishyandaas early as possible.If Abhishyanda not get properly treat it will leads to different type of Adhimantha. The clinical study was done in the patient having signs and symptoms of glaucoma as diminution of vision, heaviness in head, pain in eye, raised intraocular pressure. The study indicates that Ayurvedic treatment like Shodhan, Shaman Chikitsa ,Parishek, Ashchyotana , Agnikarma , Bidalaka etc. Along with antiglaucoma drugs can control the intraocular pressure and control the progression of the disease and gives comfort to the patient.

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