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Ailments
& Remedies
Myopia
Myopia
generally occurs in the young and patient experiences difficulty in seeing
objects at a distance. This is because of the parallel rays transmitted by the
objects, focusing in front of the retina. This may be due to the change in the
curvature of the refracting surface of the eye or due to abnormal refractivity
of the media of the eye.
Normally after the use of spectacles with concave lens of appropriate
curvature, the patient is relieved of the trouble. In one type of myopia, the
morbidity continues to increase in adult life. This is called “Progressive
myopia” and the patient goes on changing his lens for higher numbers. In
Ayurveda this condition in known as ‘ drishti
dosha’.
In Ayurveda, person suffering from chronic cold and constipation are considered
to be more prone to get myopia. Nervous debility is also considered to give
rise to this trouble.
Symptoms
- Blurred vision
- Watering from the eyes.
- Itching and a feeling of heaviness in the eye-balls.
- Burning sensation in the eyes.
Root Causes
- Nervous debility
- Chronic Cold.
- Constipation
Healing
Options
| Herbs |
- Punaranava – for local application
- Jyotishmoti
- Mameera Ka Surma – for local application
- Triphala
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Ayurvedic
Suppliments |
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| Diet
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Pungent and sour articles of food like spices, pickles
and curd are contra-indicated. Foods, which cause constipation and nasal
congestion, should be avoided. Fried things are not useful and cow’s ghee is
considered to be very useful.
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| Lifestyle |
The patient should not strain his eyes during his
studies. Try to avoid Needlework and painting. The patient is prohibited from
keeping awake at night especially for the purpose of studying and witness film
shows.
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| Yoga
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