Abstract

CONJUCTIVITIS IN CHILDREN: A CAUSE OF CONCERN

Dr. Nandini Shah* and Dr. Neha Shah

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Abstract

Humans are blessed with five sense organs, eye being the most important amongst them. Conjunctivitis is the commonest complaint in ophthalmology practice. Allopathic medications are highly preferred for such conditions although Ayurveda is equally promising and effective with lesser side effects. Clinical picture of conjunctivitis nearly replicates with the term Abhishyanda mentioned in Ayurvedic texts. This paper highlights the picture of conjunctivitis as well as critically analyses the vast treatment options in Ayurveda. Each treatment modality is discussed separately with special reference to their relation with conjunctivitis. The material for this paper was searched at PubMed, Google scholar, Ayurvedic texts and cross referencing of previous articles was done. Articles published in English language within last 20 years were referred to write this review article

Keywords: Abhishyanda, Ayurveda, Conjuctivitis.