Efficacy of Jivantyadi Ghrita Nasya and Netra Tarpana in the Management of Eales Disease (Timira) – a Case Study (original) (raw)

International Ayurvedic Medical Journal

Abstract

Introduction – Eales disease is an idiopathic occlusive vasculitis involving the peripheral retina. Clinical find-ings in Eales disease are characterized by avascular areas in the peripheral retina followed by microaneurysms, and neovascularization and are hallmarked by recurrent vitreous hemorrhages and vision loss. The symptoms of Eales disease can be correlated to Dwitiya Patalagata Doshdushtijanya Timira in Ayurveda. When the vitiat-ed Doshas are situated in the Dwitiya Patala, it causes confused visual perception and appearance of bees, flies, and circles in front of the eyes, which can be correlated with Timira described by Acharya Sushruta. According to Acharya Vagbhata, Nasya and Netra Tarpana are indicated in Timira’s samanya chikitsa. Here, we present a case of 38 years old male patient, previously diagnosed and treated with Eales disease that underwent Ayurve-dic treatment at our institution and showed remarkable improvement. Case presentation – A 38-year-old male patient...

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