Ayurvedic management of Keratoconus - A Case Report

Anuj Kumar Singh; Veena Shekar

doi:10.21760/jaims.8.6.44

Anuj Kumar Singh Post Graduate Scholar, Department of PG Studies in Shalakya Tantra, Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Veena Shekar Professor, Department of PG Studies in Shalakya Tantra, Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.8.6.44

Keywords: Keratoconus, Basti, Nasya, Pindi, Bidalaka, Netra Prakshalana, Tarpana

Abstract

This study reports a case of 37 years old female who had presented with the complaints of blurred vision in left eye for distant objects and also frequent headache and photophobia on exposure to bright light with heaviness in both of the eyes. The subject approached us with the reports of already performed corneal topography where corneal ectasia could be appreciated in both the eyes. The subject was already diagnosed as Keratoconus at previous hospital where she had consulted before. Ayurvedic treatment was initiated with Basti, Nasya, local ocular therapeutics which included Pindi, Bidalaka, Netra Prakshalana and Tarpana. The subject reported reduction in symptoms within 3 months of the treatment. It was observed that there was no progression of the disease from the findings of corneal topography which was repeated after the treatment within 3 months of initial visit.

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