A CRITICAL REVIEW ON TIMIRA (MYOPIA)

Abstract

Visual disturbance are described in the context of Timira, Kacha and Linganasha in Ayurveda classics. Surgery is the main treatment for cataract. Acharya Sushruta has mentioned that prevention of eye diseases should be the utmost aim rather than its curative aspect. Timira is a Drishtigata Vikara characterized by progressive painless loss of vision. Timira can be compared with refractive errors. Myopia is a highly significant problem in current scenario. Ayurveda treatment modalities play a great role with much more efficacy in the management of refractive errors. The National Institutes of Health says there is no possible aspect of preventing myopia and the use of glasses or contact lenses does not prevent its progression. Timira is described according to involvement of Patala. So review on Timira from different classics is summarised here.