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October 21, 2021
Physicians often see patients who complain of dry eyes. With increased hours of looking at the monitor and mobile screens, there’s an increase in people who suffer from dry eyes. Patients often complain of itching in the eye, dryness, redness, and eyestrain.
The primary symptoms of dry eyes include sensitivity to light, blurry vision, headache, redness, pain, watering, and a foreign body sensation.
Dry eye is caused by a lack of enough moisture in the eyes. The condition can be due to reduced secretion of tears or degraded quality of tears. Ageing, increased work stress and anxiety, lack of sleep, exposure to dust, too much exposure to air-conditioned spaces, lengthy use of contact lenses without gap, eye allergies, mental stress, and exposure to harmful chemicals can all trigger a dry eye syndrome.
According to Ayurvedic experts, dry eyes can also be caused by metabolic problems, allergic reactions, or autoimmune diseases. When overlooked for long, dry eyes may lead to corneal ulcer, conjunctivitis, problems in keeping eyes open, reading, and writing. Some may develop anxiety, stress, and depression, too.
The first thing people suffering from dry eyes can do is to modify their lifestyle and diet. Avoiding junk food, irregular sleeping schedules, hard drinks, cold drinks, and stressful activities can keep dry eyes at bay. The simplest way to prevent dry eyes is to take good care of your eyes.
More often than not, dry eyes are caused by prolonged exposure to mobiles, computers, and television. Refraining from watching TV, looking at the computer, and mobile screens for long durations will help avoid dry eyes.
If your work requires you to look at computer monitors for a long time, you must take breaks between. A proper diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and hydrating items is suitable for the eyes. If you are living in an area with high dust and allergens, use protective glasses to keep your eyes safe from prolonged exposure to them.
Ayurveda offers effective treatment for dry eye problems. The treatment includes herbal medications and lifestyle modifications. According to Ayurveda, dry eyes may be due to an imbalance of Vata or Pitta. Ayurveda treats dry eyes by clearing the channels to maintain circulation and nourishment of the structures and activating the glands to ensure the normal secretions for moistening the eyes.
There are several Ayurvedic treatments for dry eyes. Sirodhara, Brimhana Nasyam, Shirovasthi, Netra Tarpana are some of the main treatments. Ayurveda doctors choose medicines for treatments by analyzing the clinical stage of the disease and the person’s body type.
Netra tarpana is one of the highly recommended treatments for dry eyes.
The area around the eyes is packed using wheat flour dough. Liquid ghee derived from cow’s milk is slowly poured onto the eyelids. This treatment enhances vision, relieves eye discomfort, and relaxes the tissues around the eyes.
Triphala Ghrita
Triphala Ghee and other herbs are combined to make Triphala Ghrita, an Ayurvedic medication. Patients can drink it plain or mix it with warm milk. This Ayurvedic remedy helps you get rid of the irritating feeling in your eyes.
Diet plays a vital role in the Ayurveda way of life. For eyes, Ayurveda suggests including fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin A such as carrots, oranges, cabbage, tomatoes, lettuce, soya beans, dates, and green peas in addition to fresh milk and cheese to your diet. Almonds are also great for eyesight.
Ayurveda is rich with the knowledge of herbs that offer inherent benefits. Triphala is one of them, and bhringraj or amla oil, when applied over the eyes, helps in enhancing eyesight.
Exercises also can keep your eyes healthy. You can do some simple exercises like closing both your eyes by shutting them firmly and then opening them suddenly. After you open your eyes, stretch your face and arch your brows – practice this a few times every day.
To relieve eye strain and improve vision, rub your palms together and place your hand over your eyes without touching the eyelids. It will help enhance your vision.
The above tips will help you improve your eyesight and maintain healthy eyes over time.
Contrary to modern treatment, Ayurveda advocates a systematic and holistic approach to treating dry eye syndrome. Ayurvedic remedies aim to stimulate the glands so that normal tear secretion can keep the eyes moist. It enables a complete revitalization of the eyes and the restoration of the natural tear secretion mechanism. Ayurvedic eye remedies have been used for centuries to strengthen and improve vision. Ayurvedic eye care is gentle, natural, and rejuvenating.
Ayurvedic consultant Ajesh M. BAMS earned his Bachelor Degree in Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery from Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College under Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Science, Bangalore, Karnataka in 2011. He served in various Ayurvedic institutions in Kerala as an Ayurvedic Physician and has over 8 years of experience in Keraleeya Panchakarma Chikitsa.
allooparambil Joshy Lijo has a Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy from Kuttielavil Ayurvedic Centre and Institute, Kottayam, Kerala (2006-2007). He has an experience of 12 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies. He is well-trained in Kalari Marma Therapy by Unnikrishnan Gurukkal, Anjaneya Kalari, Kottayam.
Anushiya graduated with a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Ayurveda College Coimbatore, India in 2007. She underwent an intensive training and clinical practice under the mentorship and guidance of her guru ayurvedic consultant L Mahadevan Iyer, who is a highly acclaimed physician, a great Sanskrit and Vedic scholar.
She has been practicing as Asst Medical officer and subsequently, Senior Medical officer in India. Currently she is been associated with Ayush Singapore since Jan 2019. Having specialized with In-Patients & Out-patients treatment with Ayurvedic methodologies & Medicine, she will be able to ensure that you are diagnosed and treated with utmost professionalism.
With almost decade of experience in diagnosing and healing in various medical conditions using pure natural Ayurvedic methods. She is highly skilled in Detoxification and Rejuvenation Therapy. she has a lot of passion and dedication to this profession.
Her interest towards Research Fields such as Panchakarma application according to different place, Ayurvedic awareness in the world and different modalities in disease are some of the highlight.
Issac Sunithamma has a Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing and Panchakarma Therapy from Srikrishna Ayurveda Institute, Alappuzha, Kerala (2007-2008). She has over 11 years’ experience in Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies. Her record includes working as Senior Therapist, Ayur Cure Ayurveda Hospital, Hyderabad (5 years); Senior Therapist, Samkkya Ishak Integrated Center, Malacca, Malaysia (2012-2013). She is currently a therapist at Ayush Ayurvedic Center, Yishun, Singapore since 2017.
Deepesh Damodaran holds a Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing and Panchakarma Therapy (2006-2007) from Parassinikadavu Ayurveda Medical College Kannur, Kerala. In his extensive 12 years as a Ayurveda therapist, he has worked as Senior Therapist, Samkkya Ishak Integrated Health Center, Malacca, Malaysia (2012 – 2013) and, Senior Therapist at the Ayurveda health club owned by Nimr Al- Gharbia Trade & Cont. Co. L.L.C, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman (2009 – 2011). Deepesh Damodaran is currently an integral part of Ayush Ayurvedic Center, Yishun, Singpore since 2017.
Ayurvedic consultant ARCHANA T.P,BAMS,MD(AYU),is having 9 years of experince in Ayurvedic Consultation since 2011. She secured Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (Ayurvedacharya) in 2011 from JSS Ayurveda Medical college, mysore,karnataka Thereafter she completed her Post Graduate (MD in Ayurveda – kayachikitsa) from Sri Kalabhairaveswara Ayurveda Medical College and Research Centre Bangalore, karnataka in 2015. She served as junior consultant at Poornayu Ayurveda Nikethanam , Meenangaadi, kerala,india in 2012-2013. NOW she was working as an Ayurvedic consultant at Ayush Ayurveda Pte Ltd, Yishun
Ayurvedic consultant. Sudev C. BAMS, MD(Ay) is an Ayurvedic consultant with a rich consulting experience of 10 years. He secured Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (Ayurvedacharya) in 2009 from ALN Rao Memorial Ayurveda Medical College (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka). Thereafter, he completed post-graduation in Ayurveda Vachaspati from the same college. His MD was in the subject of "Kayachikitsa". Ayurvedic consultant Sudev has presented papers in various National and International seminars. He trained under Ayurvedic consultant PMS Raveendranath (Disciple of Brahmashree Vaidyamadham Valiya Narayanan Namboothiri) in Poonthottam Ayurvedashram, Kerala for hands-on treatment and Keraleeya Panchakarma Chikitsa. He served in various Ayurvedic hospitals as Chief Consultant. Previously he was working as an Ayurvedic Physician in Ayush Ayurvedic Sdn Bhd, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
She studied Panchakarma Ayurveda Course at Centre for Indian Medicine in 2011 and secured Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy from Bharat Sevak Samaj Government of India in 2013. She is having an experience of 8 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies in India and in Malaysia. She joined Ayush on 2019.
He secured Certificate in Spa Services from Singapore Workfoce Skills Qualificatios at Spatec Academy in 2015.He is having an experience of 18 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies in Singapore and Malaysia. He also secured Diploma in Medicina Herbalism from Royal Institute of Health Sciences Mumbai in 2000, Diploma in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies at Prasanthy Institute of Ayurvedic studies in 2000. Joined Ayush on 2015
Ayurvedic consultant Ram Prasad graduated with a degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Bharatiyar University, Tamil Nadu, India in 1990. Meanwhile he undertook private study of ancient treatises with V.V Vasudevan, Director Arsha Yoga Vidya Peetham, Coimbatore from 1986 till 1989, besides clinical study with Vaidyamadham Cheriya Narayanan Naboodiri, the esteemed Ayurveda Master, from 1990 till 1991. In 2005 he completed a Certificate in Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy with the Academy of Applied Hypnosis, Sydney. He is currently pursuing a course on Mind-Body medicine – Mind-Body Psychology with Greg Neville.
Ayurvedic consultant Raveendranath graduated from Ayurveda College Coimbatore with a Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) in 1988. In 1989 he founded Poonthottam Ayurvedasram. He was initiated into Ayurveda by his father who is a renowned Sanskrit scholar belonging to a family of ardent believers of Ayurveda. To know more about ayurvedic consultant Raveendranath and Poonthottam
Ayurvedic consultant Ramesh R Varier graduated in the first rank from Madras University with a degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) In 1985. After a brief stint as tutor at Ayurveda College Coimbatore, he joined AVN the family owned Ayurvedic institution. To know more about Ayurvedic consultant Varier and AVN click here
