A Case Report on Age Related Macular Degeneration (Dry) and it’s Ayurveda Management

Abstract

Eyes are one of the most important organs of the body. In the modern era of computer science, social networking and life in highly polluted environment, maintaining the health of the eyes is indeed a big challenge. Ayurveda provides natural and cost effective ways of maintaining the health of the eyes. This article says about the ayurvedic management done in ocular disease, i.e., macular degeneration. The macular degeneration is a condition which leads to vision loss, where the contempory science has no curative treatment in which Ayurveda gives an effective   management.

Keywords: Tarpana, macular degeneration, ghrita, ayurveda, fibres

Cite this Article

K. Sivabalaji, Ashwini B. N., James Chacko, Sreevidya. A Case Report on Age Related Macular Degeneration (Dry) and it’s Ayurveda Management. Journal of AYUSH. 2015; 4(2): 5–8p.