Netra Pratisarana - Effective result with a simple procedure

Abstract

Pratisarana (rubbing) has been explained as Sthanika Chikitsa. Pratisarana is done, where Shastra Karma has a limitation to be used because of the sensitive surgical sight. “Hastameva Pradana Yantra”, Hasta (hand) has been used to carry out the procedure with various Lekhana Dravyas on such a delicate and sensitive structure with the expectation to cease the deep rooted / recurring / stubborn conditions. The importance of Pratisarana in Netra Roga as local ocular therapeutic/ surgery and its measures is immense into the present day in any chronic conditions as acute management due to its vast advantages, cost effect, availability of the drugs and procedure. In this area of presentation a brief overview on Pratisarana, its variants, Indications, clinical applications and rationality of the drugs used which are commonly available and probable mode of action will be convened to increase the confident level and make more ease to practice as an acute management to achieve success clinically.