Abstract

ROLE OF TRATAK KRIYA IN SUBJECTS WITH COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME

Dr. Shuddhamati Thakaram Doke*, Dr. Rajkumar Andhalkar, Dr. Sunil Ugale, Dr. Poonam Bedre, Dr. Priti Khole, Dr. Sanchita Ghare

Abstract

Computer is the most beautiful gift ever to the mankind from the modern day science. Most of us are exposed to the computers and work on it throughout the day. Some of us does it overnight also. Most of our day to day work depends on the use of computers. But at the end of the day our eyes get tired and sick. They do not recover even after adequate rest since we cannot avoid the cause i.e. the computers. This problem has become very common today. “Computer Vision Syndrome” (CVS) results from extended viewing of the video display terminals (commonly known as computer screen). Symptoms of the Computer vision syndrome can be correlated to symptoms of Shushkakshipaka of Sarvaksiroga. As per Yogic texts, Trataka eradicates all eye diseases, fatigue and sloth and closes the doorway creating these problems and can probably be used to alleviate symptoms of CVS. So this article reviews the role of Trataka kriya as a holistic approach in relieving the symptoms of computer vision syndrome. Bahiranga Trataka technique is used to review the role of Tratak in subject having symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome. In conclusion, it is re-empathised that Computer Vision Syndrome comes to existence due to excessive use of video display terminal in this modern era and Trataka is the best practice to deal with it.

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