Comparative analysis of Timira and Myopia: Insights from Ayurvedic and Modern Perspectives

Dinesh Kumar Jat; Savita Pushkar; Sunil Kumar Dhart; Gulab Chand Pamnani; Prabhakar Vardhana

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.5.25

Dinesh Kumar Jat Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Shalakya Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Savita Pushkar Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Shalakya Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Sunil Kumar Dhart Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Swasthavrutta and Yoga, National Institute of Ayurveda Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Gulab Chand Pamnani Professor, Department of Shalakya Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Prabhakar Vardhana Associate Professor, Department of Shalakya Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.5.25

Keywords: Timira, Myopia, eye disorders

Abstract

This study delves into the intricate understanding of eye disorders, focusing on Timira from Ayurvedic literature and Myopia from contemporary medical knowledge. Timira, characterized by blurred vision progressing to blindness, correlates with the involvement of specific anatomical layers (Patalas) and doshic imbalances. Myopia, a common refractive error, manifests as blurred distance vision, with its classification based on etiological factors. Ayurvedic texts detail preventive and therapeutic approaches for Timira, including herbal remedies and systemic treatments. In parallel, modern management of myopia involves optical corrections and refractive surgeries. Through a comparative analysis, this research elucidates the similarities and disparities between these disorders, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary understanding for effective diagnosis and treatment strategies.

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