Correspondence Address:
Dr.Amit Chandankhede Assistant Professor, Shri Ayurved College Nagpur and PHD scholar, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital & Research Center, Salod (H) Wardha.
Date of Acceptance: 2022-09-19
Date of Publication:2022-10-16
Article-ID:AYU_36_10_22 https://ayuscript.com
Source of Support: Nil
Conflict of Interest: None declared
How To Cite This Article: Chandankhede A.,Kher P.,Bhutada R. A Critical Review on Glaucoma and its comprehensive management in Ayurveda.AYUSCRIPT 2022;1(3):204-211
Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative disease of the optic nerve that primarily affects adults in their forties and fifties. It is caused by a combination of eye disorders that lead to optic nerve damage and loss of visual function. Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world, and the third-leading cause in India. In Ayurveda, this disease is associated with Adhimantha. According to Acharya Sushruta and Vagbhatta, Adhimantha is a Sarvagata netraroga. In terms of etiopathogenesis, clinical features, implications, and treatment approaches, it is identical to Glaucoma. The Doshas are Prana-Vyana Vayu and Alochaka Pitta, while the Dushyas involved in pathophysiology are Rasa-Raktha-Mamsa. This causes Optic Nerve Head changes and field abnormalities, which can ultimately to blindness. Ayurvedic eye care reduces eye aging, rejuvenates the eyes, and improves vision. Topically applied medications have higher bioavailability than orally taken medications. Ayurvedic medications and therapies maintain the body in balance, prevent sickness, and prevent blindness.
Key-words: Adhimanta, Glaucoma, Ayurveda, Shalakya, Eye disease, Blindness
