A Clinical Study on the Role of Akshi Tarpana and Pada Abhyanga in Timira (Simple Myopia)
Abstract: Myopia is a major public health problem pertaining to eye that entails substantial, societal, personal, educational and economical impact. Various surveys in India have found the prevalence of Myopia ranging from 6.9% to 19.7%. Myopia progression is irreversible and methods for correction of Myopia are not without complications. Around 60% cases of blurred vision are due to simple Myopia and this may present from simple eye strain to blurring of vision. The contemperory medicine advises optical correction and LASIK surgery for managing this condition; whereas Ayurveda provides better care and prevent complications in initial stages. In this paper, a case of Simple Myopia managed with Ayurveda protocol has been presented.
Keywords: Akshi Tarpana, Patala, Pada abhyanga, Simple myopia
How to Cite?: Dr Manjunath V Koutal, Dr Vijaylaxmi Basavaraj Chikkamath, "A Clinical Study on the Role of Akshi Tarpana and Pada Abhyanga in Timira (Simple Myopia)", Volume 14 Issue 5, May 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 633-635, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR25508171939, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR25508171939