Abstract

Dr. Manisha Sharma*, Dr. Mamta Chaudhary, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, Dr. Sukhdev Singh, Dr. Shilpa Chaudhary

ABSTRACT

Abhishyanda or Netrabhishyanda is mentioned in classical literature of Ayurveda under Sarvagata Netra Roga.[1] It is classified as the eye disease affecting all parts of eye. The gravity of Abhishyanda is such that it is often said to be the cause of all eye disorders.[2] Adhimantha (Acute congestive glaucoma/Acute uveitis), a blinding eye disease directly originates from Abhishyanda,[3] if not treated properly or neglected. Netrabhishyanda is classified into four types according to Dosha predominance viz. Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja and Raktaja Abhishyanda.[4] Kaphaja Abhishyanda can be correlated with spring catarrh. Spring Catarrh is a recurrent, bilateral, allergic inflammation of conjunctiva having periodic seasonal incidence, mainly Type-1 IgE mediated hypersensitivity reaction to pollen allergens.[5] Spring Catarrh accounts for 66% to 90% of all cases of allergic eye diseases.[6] The present study was done in single group of 15 patients of Kaphaja Abhishyanda. Patients were treated by Vidalaka with Krishna Mrittika. The signs and symptoms were studied before and after treatment. Results of the study showed marked (13.3%), moderate (66.7%), mild (20%) improvement in patients.