World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

A CONCEPTUAL STUDY: AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION OF TIMIRA

*Dr. Rathi S.

ABSTRACT

Refractive errors or visual disturbances are described in Ayurveda under the terms Timira, Kacha, and Linganasha. Timira is a condition which begins with Avyakta Darshana and progresses to complete vision loss. Timira is characterized by Sushruta as Ghora Roga, which causes visual disturbances due to the accumulation of Doshas in various Patalas of the eye. Timira is a disorder of the Drusti Mandala that begins with impaired vision and progresses to full blindness if left untreated. The entire globe is looking for alternative management to avoid surgical problems, as well as preventative ophthalmology to improve and retain eyesight. In this situation, having a thorough understanding of the Timira is critical for appropriate management of the illness. While considering the sign and symptoms it can be correlated with Cataract, Myopia, Keratoconus etc. Regarding similarity with modern; different author has different opinions. A review of Timira from various sources has been compiled here, with a focus on cataract and myopia.

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