CASE STUDY- MANAGEMENT OF SUSHKAKSHIPAKA (DRY EYE SYNDROME) THROUGH AYURVEDA

Abstract

Dry eye disease is a symptom complex occurring as a sequela to deficiency or abnormalities of the tear film. In Ayurveda, there are two diseases comparable with dry eye syndrome, Krichronmilana, in initial stage & Shushkakshipaka, in advanced stage. Krichronmilana is a Vataja Vartmagata Roga & Sushkakshipaka is a Sarvagata roga. The management consists of both local & internal measures. In Ayurveda local therapeutic procedures for eye grouped under “Kriyakalpa” have been mentioned by Acharyas. The word “Kriya” means therapeutic action & “Kalpa” means specific formulations. Kriyakalpa comprises of Tarpana, Putapaka, Anjana, Ashchyotana, Seka, Pindi & Vidalaka.