RESTORATION OF VISUAL FUNCTIONS IN KERAATOCONUS THROUGH AYURVEDIC INTERVENTIONS: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Rachana K.* and Dr. Sujathamma K.

ABSTRACT

A 20-year-old female presented with progressive blurring of distant vision, photophobia, watering of eyes, and headache. Corneal topography findings were consistent with keratoconus, revealing increased keratometric values and stromal thinning. Based on the clinical presentation and pathogenesis, the condition was correlated with Vataja Dwitīya Patalagata Timira as described in Ayurvedic literature. The patient was managed with a comprehensive Ayurvedic protocol, including Snehapāna, Virechana, Nāsyakarma with Gandha Taila, Tarpana using Mahātriphālādi Ghṛita, and internal administration of Saptāmṛta Loha and Mahātriphālādi Ghṛta. Post-treatment evaluation showed marked improvement in visual acuity and significant relief from associated symptoms. This case highlights the potential efficacy of classical Ayurvedic interventions in the early management of keratoconus.

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