16/03/2021
Dry eyes have become quite common in computer users. When you work on a computer you stare at the screen and you donβt get to blink as many times as you would do otherwise. This leads to reduced moisture in the eyes. At a tolerable level it would cause irritation in your eyes and if the condition continues it can lead to significant inflammation and even scarring of the cornea.
Symptoms of dry eyes.
Burning sensation
Heavy and tired eyes
Sore eyes
Redness in the eyes
Light sensitivity
Blurred vision
It may seem counterintuitive but tired eyes begin to water. So, if your childβs eyes water while doing homework or watching TV, it indicates that her eyes are tired and she is suffering from dry eyes. And, if you donβt act on it now, it will manifest in short-sightedness.
Treatment of Dry Eyes in Ayurveda
An ophthalmologist would advise eye drops for dry eyes, but Ayurveda views the disease from a different platform altogether.According to Ayurveda, eyes are the center of Pitta. Which is why like other Pitta doshas, it gets aggravated by stress and untimely food habits, sleeplessness and mental exertion.
The first line of treatment in Ayurveda is to correct the imbalance in body done by wrong food habits and other activities listed above through changing diet according to your body imbalance. Second is medicated eyewashes which will help to create a tear film.
Third comes the role of Ayurvedic rasayanas which will help in maintaining overall health of eyes
For advanced cases of dry eyes, Ayurveda recommends therapies like netra tarpanam,sekam,anjnam,aschotnam etc