EYE IS ONE OF THE IMPORTANT SENSE ORGAN IN HUMAN BODY.ONE HAS TO BE AWARE OF PROTECTING OWN EYES FROM VARIOUS DISEASES.

1. ॐ श्रि धन्वन्तरये नम: ॐ
अज्ञान ततममरान्धस्य
ज्ञानाजन शलाकया
चक्शुरुन्मीमलतम्येन
तस्मै: श्रि गुरवे नमः
Dr. M.Vijaykumar
MS SHALAKYA
DR.B.R.RK.R.AYURVEDA COLLEGE
HYDERABAD.

2. “The right to see is one of the basic rights of
human being.”
“80% of knowledge we gain is through eye.”
“सवेन्द्न्ियनाम् नयनम् प्रधानम् !

3. NETRA
“Chakshu rakshayaam sarva kaalam manushya
yatnaha karthavyo jeevithe yavat icha”
(va.ut.13/97)

5.  Nobody on this earth is immortal, therefore
death is inevitable. But one has to make effect
to avoid disease.
 Protection of visual organ is not only a necessity
but also a responsibility of every individual.
 So everyone has to be aware of methods for
prevention of Netrarogas.
Samkshepathah Kriya yoga Nidana Parivarjanam ! (su.ut.1)
Na Janthu Kaschit Amarah Pruthivyaam Jaayathe Kwachit !
Atho Mrutyuh avaaryah syaat kintu Rogat Nivaarayet !(sh.sa)

6. 1. Ushna abhitapthasya jala praveshat doorekshanat
swapnaviparyayash cha !
Prasaktha samrodhana kopa shoka klesha abhighatha
atimaithunat !!
Suktha aranala amla kulutta masha nishevanat
vegavinigrahat cha !
Swedat atho dhumanishevanath cha chardhirvighatath
vamanathiyogath !!
Bhashpa grahath sukshma nirekshanath cha
netravikaran janayanti doshah !(su.ut.1)
2.Paada peedanam-(va.ut)
3.Athi dravannapaanam-(yo.ra)
4.Ruthunancha viparyaya-(bha.)

7.  SIMPLE MEDICATIONS
 HABITUAL FACTORS
 DIETARY FACTORS
 PROTECTION FROM EXTERNAL FACTORS
 FIRST AID
 OTHER FACTORS

8. ANJANAM
ACTIONS
 Useful in kapha sravanartham.
 Dilates blood vessels.
 Normalises blood flow.
 Maintain Netra strotas.
 Stimulates nerve ending – increases
functional capacity of eye.
 Dristi niraakula bhati nirmala nabhasa
induvat ! (Ch.su.5)
Sauviranjanam nityam hitamakshno tato bhavet ! (As.su 2)

9. Metabolic end product of pigmented epithelial
layer of dristipatala, Lipofucin (starts from 7-10
years of age)
Sometimes epithelial cells also lipidised
Degenerative changes occur at later age, so
abnormal lipids are confined to vitiated kapha.
Anjanam is best to keep away vitiated kapha from
eye.
“Chakshu thejomayam tasya visheshat
sleshmato bhayam.” (Ah.su.2)

10. Its spreads to following
parts,
 Para nasal sinuses.
 Through nasolacrimal
duct to eye.
Through nasopharynx to
the throat.
Through Eustachian tube
to the middle ear.
From middle ear to the
intracranial spaces
“Urdwa jathru vikarena visheshena nasyam
eshyate” !(Ah.su.20)

11. I. Direct and sudden action because there is
no time delay for digestion of medicine.
II. Srotomukha vishodhanam.
III. Pranavayu anulomanam.
IV. Dravya has direct access to lipid cell
membrane and brain.
V. Akshi laghutwam.
VI. Effective in madyamaroga margam.
VII. Aajanma maranam shastam pratimarsha
bastivat !(chakradatta).
VIII.Tailameva cha nasyarthe nityam rasaayena
shasyate ! (ah.su.20)

12. If one sprinkle eye
with water
profusely while
having filled
with mouth
plenty of water
cures Timira
instantly.
Absorption of medicine takes
place through mucous membrane
of buccal cavity
Ophthalmic branches of facial
artery absorb the medical values
and reaches ophthalmic tissues.
Indriyanam prasadanam.
(So eye gets nourished,
stimulated, evacuated)
ACTION

13. Vitiated Kapha of head which is not easily eliminated by
Anjanam is instantaneously evacuated by dhuma.
Dhuma has ushna and tikshan guna:
 Vatakapha shamakam.
 Regulates temperature.
 Dilates vessels and Increase circulation.
 Indriya samshuddhi.
 Shirasaha lagutha.
 Kapha tanutwam.
 Akshi sravam.

14. MUKHALEPAM
Facial artery, nerve and trigeminal nerve etc.,
lying along the cheek has branches to eye.
Medical values in turn affects eye also.

15. • One has to underwent
Tarpanam for nourishing
eye.
 For swastha matra of
Tarpanam has been
mentioned i.e,
500matras.
 In Tarpanam we can
prevent future retinal
detachments and reduce
the magnitude of
refractive errors.
 And also the age related
macular degenerations.

16. . ABYANGAM
 Accelerate brain-encephalography and maturation of
visual function.
 In Abhyangam oil reaches brain steam .
 Optic nerve which ends in dristipatala is the direct
extension of brainstem.
 Benefits: Dristi prasadam,
Nidra labham,
sukham,
Indriya prasadam,
Smoothens and increases functional capacity of
prana vayu.
Tailam is best for vata shamakam in Shiras.

17. NIDRA
The eye is agneyi,
being habituated to
cold it regains its
strength after good
sleep and nourished by
the coolant nature.
SNANAM
Head bath with cold water will keep the
eye fresh and functioning.
 It maintains temperature.
 It maintains blood circulation.

18. Foot has always connection with
eye. Foot is end organ and so the
nerve endings are highly
sensitive.
The stimulation of nerve endings of
foot reflects in eye via sympathetic
and parasympathetic supply.
So foot should be kept clean, healthy
and away from heat.
In Timira chikista paada puja also told
by astanga hridyam.

19.  The basic pathological changes which bring out eye diseases are
“Abhishyanda”. Pitta is the functional factor in eye but here kapha also
has a role. So Abhisyanda ahara should be avoided for prevention of
Netra roga.
List of items good for eyes,
 Grains : Godhuma, Yava, Mudga.
 Meat : Shakunaashana (meat of birds)
 Drinking water : Divya jala (pure cold water), not cold water.
 Madhura rasa : among all Sugar is best for eye.
 Amla : Dadima and Amlaki.
 Lavana: Saindhavam.
 Sneha : Tila is not good instead of that Ghritam is good.
 Fruits : Grapes.
UNWHOLESOME DIETS: Avoid excessive intake of Masha, Amla rasa,
Alcohol, Tobacco, and drinking too much of water.

20. Use plane and tinted glasses
during journey on two
wheelers according to the
climate.
After journey wash face and
eyes with cold water after
some time.
Before going to bed always
keep the eye and feet clean.
Arc eye or welders' eye or
arc flash -photophobia,
sensation like sand in eye,
pain, redness and over
lacrimation.

21. Trynot to spend so much time looking at your system

22.  Nuclear cataract
 AMD
 Arteriosclerosis
 Alter the tear film
 Optic neuropathy
 Dry eye
 Uveitis
 Diabetic retinopathy
 Strbismus.
Decreases supply of antioxidants in oureye…

23. • Proper mind is essential for proper functioning of
eye. Because indriyas can perceive objects only in
presence of manas,
• so it is only centre to analyse qualities of objects,
such as colour, size and shape etc.,
Following are necessary,
Vishudhi manas.
Ahitashanat sadaa nivruthi.
Avoid extreme worries and anger.
Keep the mind cool, calm and try to be happy always.

24.  First aid is very important in ophthalmology, most
often mild injuries and other infection leads to
complicated eye disease due to lack of first aid.
Foreign body:
 Small and not penetrating  wash with pure water,
never rub if done create wound or abrasion.
 Stuck to external layer  try to remove with clean
cotton wool.
 Bleeding wound  Cold pad and Bandage and consult
doctor.
 Acid fallen  neutralise with alkalis like Ksheera
with Madhuka.
 Alkalis fallen  neutralise with weak acids like
Draksha kwatha.

25. A. Acharya rasayana-
It comprises of a detailed socio-behavioural code and
conduct of life to accelerate the physiological &
psychological stress adaptation and also to maintain the
harmony & integrity of social fabric.
Probably the code of Acharya Rasayana keeps the aspirant
free from the emotional disturbances and Permits stress
less life with pronounced anabolic state leading to due
health and happiness.
B. Regimens of rutucharya- following proper kriya according
to Rutus with their doshic vitiations.
C. Sadvrutha : “Na ekshathe pratatam sukshmam deepta
amedya apriyaani”. (Ah.su.2)-DON’T see minute ,lightened
and undesired objects continuously.
D. Suryanamaskar, Pranayaama and kapalabathi.

26. Eye exercises have helped many to
see better without glasses. It has
enabled them to improve their
sight and other common diseases-
cataract and glaucoma. Some of
them are- Sunning , Palming,
Shifting, Swinging, Candle flame,
Tossing the ball, Rope watching,
Ring fusion, Observing playing
cards.

27. SHIFTING
Moving the
eyes from
one point to
another is
called
shifting.
SUNNING
The vitality
of eye and
help in
increasing
blood
circulation
of eye.
RING FUSION
Blink at
starting point
and the
closing point,
repeat this 5
times by
differentiating
colors.

28. Most of the Netrarogas arising now a days can
be prevented by just avoiding our negligence of
simple preventive aspects.
So I am concluding here by that, One who
wants to avoid Netrarogas have to follow Dinacharya,
Rutucharya etc ., as preventive measures to keep the
body and mind healthy.
This presentation is aimed to convey a simple
way to attain healthy eyes.

29. Tears are words the heart can’t express….
Sodon’tmake eyes to cry….