The eye clinic

Unlike other systems of medicine which have been developed in response to diseases, Ayurveda is that "Knowledge of Life" which essentially provides guidelines on how to keep good health. Naturally, it also deals with how to cure diseases. Having been in vogue from time immemorial, today there is a renewed interest in this indigenous system of medicine because of its holistic outlook and use of natural products.

"Netra Chikitsa" or traditional ophthalmology has flourished down the centuries alongside other specialized areas of treatment in Ayurveda.

The Ayurveda Sanctuary is with the aim of revitalizing and exploring contemporary relevance of traditional ophthalmic medicine in conjunction with Yoga exercises.

Objectives of this school:-

Medical management, based on Ayurvedic Saastra, of the various eye disorders, like refractive error, uvitis, corneal disorders, diseases related to vitreous and retina etc.

Diseases of the eye are diagnosed and treated wholly on Ayurvedic lines. There are facilities to admit the patients so that he can undergo the various classical Ayurvedic therapies like Tarpana, Shiro Dhara, Putapaka etc. the period of which varies from 7-14 days depending on the intensity of the condition.

Preparation of the genuine formulations advised in our ancient treatises for the treatment of the eye. Today traditional ophthalmology is so little practiced that the medicines required are not available in the market. Hence a small functional in-house pharmacy has been created to manufacture medicines of desired quality.

To bring this knowledge within reach of a wider professional circle by organizing suitable training and extension programs including publications.

To undertake other such research, training and extension activities that can further promote the cause of traditional ophthalmology.

Physically, the systems of the body feel stronger and more stable, especially digestion, natural sleep patterns are restored and deep seated tiredness has been released, making space for a new zest for life. When practiced on a regular basis, together with home self-care and positive lifestyle changes, further accumulating of toxins and tensions is prevented, thus reducing the likelihood of future imbalances/diseases developing.

Yoga for Eyes and Vision :-

The science of Yoga recommends Tratak. Simhasana is beneficial to the sight and the eyes besides Shirasana and Sarvangasana are indirectly beneficial to the eyes. Postures such as Uttanasana, Phaschimotanasana also influence the eyes and the vision.

Sammukhi Mudra, Sitali and Nadisodhana Pranayama also aid into the eyecare and health of the vision. All these are best undertaken after a proper study of medical history, age and health of the patient. However, the eye pressing, movement of the eyes to the left and right, upward and downward, upward to the left and upward to the right and circular movement (clockwise and anticlockwise) can be well practiced. Warming, palming and cupping and transmitting heat and energy to the nerves and the eyelids is also suggested on a daily and regular practice.

In this eye clinic treatment is rendered to various types of Eye Diseases in general and Refractive Errors in particular. There is a regular inflow of new patient's for practice of Eye exercises daily. The rush in the eye clinic is much, during the vacations and holidays. The patients are trained to learn the eye exercises, for a period of 14 days and then instructed to practice the same in their own premises having a follow-up eye check up once in 15 days.