LETRATURE REVIEW OF NAKTANDHYA WITH ITS MODERN ASPECTS
Dr. Kalpana S. Wakode* and Dr. Pournima S. Sawale
ABSTRACT
Night blindness is a condition in which patient can see normally during day time but unable to see at night. It is more commonly seen in childrens and persons with Vit. A deficiency and hereditary diseases. Vit A deficiency causes reversible loss of scotopic i.e. night vision. In ayurveda samhitas it is described in various Drishtigata Rogas. It’s management is also described in various ayurveda samhitas like Sushruta Samhita, Sharangadhara Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Ashtanga Sangraha, Yogaratnakara etc. This article gives information about Naktandhya definition, types, ayurvedic and modern management.
Keywords: Naktandhya, Night blindness, Nakulandhya, Vit. A deficiency.
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