World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VERNAL KERATO CONJUNCTIVITIS- A CASE REPORT

Dr. Sandeep Anand P.* and Dr. Hamsaveni

ABSTRACT

A 22 year old male patient, giving a history of yellowish and reddish discoloration of bulbar conjunctiva in both eyes since 12 years associated with pain and burning sensation presented in OPD. On examination with slitlamp presence of pappillae and hypereamia in palpebral conjunctiva and Triangular congestion in the limbal area where observed.Owing to the signs and symptoms the case was taken as Vernalkerato conjunctivitis. According to ayurveda can be correlated Vataja Abhishyanda with paittika involvement and vata- pittahara treatment was given where mainly shodhana and kriyakalpa procedurs like Bidalaka,Seka was administered.After one week of treatment pappilla,congestion and Hypereamia was reduced. Ayurvedic treatment modalities especially Shodhana chikithsa followed by sthanika treatment showed marked improvement.If the Same is not treated at time it may lead to complication such as corneal damage,scar, perforation and loss of vision.

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