MAINTAINING HEALTH OF EYE (VISION) BY AYURVEDA – A REVIEW
Dr. Gayatri P. Choudhari* and Dr. S. A. Mishra
ABSTRACT
Eyes hold special status among all the sense organs because good
vision is crucial for social and intellectual development of human
beings. Hence, eyes are the most precious gift of God to mankind. As
per the WHO statistics global blindness due to eye diseases is 37
million, due to refractive errors it is 8 million. Ayurveda is a
philosophy of life with holistic approach which plays an important role
in prevention of blindness. Prevention of ocular disorder and
preservation of ocular health has been become essential, as changing
lifestyle has resulted in many eye disorders. In Ayurveda, eye is
considered as the most vital sense organ. Many diseases of eye may occur due to defective
life style changes particularly in busy modern life. Ayurveda found to describe vividly about
ocular health. So an attempt has been made to explore the diet, behaviour procedures for
maintaining eye health. Many of the classics explained Chakshushya food items and drugs
such as ghee, amalaki, wheat etc which can be regularly used along with dietary and
behavioral practices which are harmful for the eyes. Procedure like Anjana (collyrium),
Aschyotan (eye drop), Snana(bath), Padabhyanga (foot massage with oil), Nasya (nasal
application of drugs), Abhyanga (oil massage), various yogasana, rasayana etc are considered
as highly effective daily procedures for the maintenance of eye health.
Keywords: Healthy Eye, Eye care, Chakshushya, Rasayana, Ayurveda.
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