Role of Ayurveda in the Prevention and Management of Timir-A Conceptual Study.

Abstract

Visual disturbances are described in Ayurveda under the terms Timira, Kacha, and Linganasha. Timirais an eye ailment that begins with Avyaktya Darshanaand progresses to total vision loss. Timirahas no independent etiological variables at the eye. Timirais characterized by Sushruta as Ghora Roga, which causes visual disturbances due to the accumulation of Doshasin various Patalasof the eye. Timiraisa disorder of the Drusti Mandalathat begins with impaired vision and progresses to full blindness if left untreated. The entire globe is looking at alternate medical systems to avoid surgical problems, as well as preventative ophthalmology to improve andretain eyesight. In this situation, having a thorough understanding of the Timirais critical for appropriate management of the illness. While considering the sign and symptoms it can be correlated with Cataract, Myopia, Keratoconus etc. regarding similarity with modern; different author has different opinions. A review of Timirafrom several sources has been compiled here, with a focus on cataract and myopia.