Know Your Body - Eyes
Introduction
The eyeball lies in the cavity of the orbit. The eye is acted upon by muscles, blood vessels and nerves. The structure of the eye ball has been depicted in the following diagram. Fig: Structure of human eye
What is making up of the eye?
Conjunctiva: It is a mucous membrane which covers the under surface of the eye lids and is reflected form the eyelids to cover the anterior part of the eyeball up to the margin of the cornea.
The three layers (see the diagram for better understanding) of the eye are:
1. Sclera and cornea. Sclera is a firm, fibrous membrane and serves to maintain the shape of the eyeball. Cornea is a transparent part and is circular in shape.
2. Choroid, ciliary body and iris. Choroid is …show more content…
However Ayurveda recommends certain formulations which are helpful in delaying the maturity of cataract. Maha-triphala-ghrita is an oily preparation recommended by Ayurvedic physicians in early stage of cataract. One teaspoonful (5g) of the preparation, mixed with cup of warm milk is given twice a day. According to experts it should be taken after meals. Mahavasadi quatha, six teaspoonfuls (30 ml), thrice a day are recommended by Yog Ratnakar as a remedy for cataract. Muktadimahaanjana is rubbed externally as collyrium. Before application, it should be is mixed with water and then …show more content…
It is the main factor causing irreversible blindness in the old aged people. Macular degeneration may be limited to one or both of the eyes. The main cause of loss of vision is decrease in function of rods and cones (these cells are responsible for vision) with passage of age.
Signs and symptoms: The main complaint of macular degeneration is loss of central vision but the patient never becomes completely blind. The initial complaint is blurred vision; straight objects appear to be bent. Although exact of cause of macular degeneration is not known, but free radicals are blamed to the responsible for the incidence of the disease.
Remedies: No satisfactory cure exists for macular degeneration. Medicinal herbs having anti oxidant activity are indicated in the treatment of the disease. Zandu or marigold has antioxidant activity. 5-10 ml of the juice of fresh petals, once a day is recommended for internal use. It should be continued for six months. Fresh leafy vegetables like spinach and carrots should be consumed.
Stye or Anjana-namika (External
Introduction
The eyeball lies in the cavity of the orbit. The eye is acted upon by muscles, blood vessels and nerves. The structure of the eye ball has been depicted in the following diagram. Fig: Structure of human eye
What is making up of the eye?
Conjunctiva: It is a mucous membrane which covers the under surface of the eye lids and is reflected form the eyelids to cover the anterior part of the eyeball up to the margin of the cornea.
The three layers (see the diagram for better understanding) of the eye are:
1. Sclera and cornea. Sclera is a firm, fibrous membrane and serves to maintain the shape of the eyeball. Cornea is a transparent part and is circular in shape.
2. Choroid, ciliary body and iris. Choroid is …show more content…
However Ayurveda recommends certain formulations which are helpful in delaying the maturity of cataract. Maha-triphala-ghrita is an oily preparation recommended by Ayurvedic physicians in early stage of cataract. One teaspoonful (5g) of the preparation, mixed with cup of warm milk is given twice a day. According to experts it should be taken after meals. Mahavasadi quatha, six teaspoonfuls (30 ml), thrice a day are recommended by Yog Ratnakar as a remedy for cataract. Muktadimahaanjana is rubbed externally as collyrium. Before application, it should be is mixed with water and then …show more content…
It is the main factor causing irreversible blindness in the old aged people. Macular degeneration may be limited to one or both of the eyes. The main cause of loss of vision is decrease in function of rods and cones (these cells are responsible for vision) with passage of age.
Signs and symptoms: The main complaint of macular degeneration is loss of central vision but the patient never becomes completely blind. The initial complaint is blurred vision; straight objects appear to be bent. Although exact of cause of macular degeneration is not known, but free radicals are blamed to the responsible for the incidence of the disease.
Remedies: No satisfactory cure exists for macular degeneration. Medicinal herbs having anti oxidant activity are indicated in the treatment of the disease. Zandu or marigold has antioxidant activity. 5-10 ml of the juice of fresh petals, once a day is recommended for internal use. It should be continued for six months. Fresh leafy vegetables like spinach and carrots should be consumed.
Stye or Anjana-namika (External