UVEITIS

INTRODUCTION

Uveitis is a inflammation of the middle layer of the eye (uvea)   and the surrounding tissue.

• Anterior uveitis - This affects the front part of the uvea.
• Intermediate uveitis- This affects the vitreous humor .
• Posterior uveitis- It affects the back part of the uvea.
• Panuveitis or diffuse uveitis which affects the entire eye.

• Autoimmune diseases
• Viral infections
• Bacterial infections
• Idiopathic
• Medications
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Eye injury

• Eye pain
• Redness
• Eye irritations
• Blurred vision
• Light sensitivity

• Cataract
• Glaucoma
• Damage to optic nerve
• Permanent vision loss
• Retinal swelling

As per Ayurveda uveitis can be correlated with "pittaja and raktaja adhimanta "

• Vataj adhimanta
• Pittaj adhimanta
• Kaphaj adhimanta
• Raktaj adhimanta

Due to the causative factors , excess vitiation of dosha occurs . The aggravated doshas reside on the middle layer of the eye and produce symptoms of uveitis.

1. Aschotana - eye drops with triphala arka , shigru
2. Bidalaka - local lepa application
3. Anjana
4. Pariseka
5. Dhumapana

• Puttapakam :

 In this therapy medicinal extracts from plants are applied directly over the eyes.

• Tharpanam :

 In this medicated ghee is applied to the eyes.

• Takradhara :

 In this therapy pouring medicated buttermilk  over the patient head for a predetermined time . Buttermilk helps in relieving extra heat out of the body and detoxifying eyes.

• Sekam :

In this therapy medicated oils or herbal extracts are poured over the affected eye . This therapy help reduce inflammation and promote healing .

• Aschotanam :

 Putting eye drops in the eyes.

• Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)

         Giloy acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and reduces  pain, redness and swelling in the eyes.

• Bakuchi (Psoralia corylifolia)

Bakuchi used to prevent from the complications of uveitis . It also reduce pain in the eyes .

• Turmeric

Turmeric acts an anti-inflammatory and help reduce eye inflammation.

• Aloe vera

Aloe vera contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that help relieve eye irritation.

• Use warm or cool compresses to relieve pain or swelling.
• Wear sunglasses.
• Take multivitamin (vitamin C & E) to reduce symptoms of anterior uveitis.
• Eat antioxidant - rich foods such as blueberries , leafy greens , cherries etc.
• Avoid smoking , reduce stress.

Roshani Eye Drop

CAC Roshani Eye Drop is pure Ayurvedic formulation used in problems like frequent travel, work on a computer, and lack of sleep. This eye drops contains herbal ingredients like Nimba (Azadirachta indica), Bhringraj (Eclipta alba), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shwet Chandan, Rakta chandan, Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Haridra( Curcuma longa), Gulab (Rosa damascena), Adrak (Zingiber officinale), Bahera (Terminalia bellirica), Pudina (Mentha spicata), Saindhavan lavan, Phitakari, etc. This eye drop soothes up the eyes, prevents infections and clears off particles in the eyes, improves vision. This eye drop is beneficial in diseases like conjunctivitis, double vision, night blindness, cataract or glaucoma, etc.

Ingredients of CAC Roshani Eye Drops:

• Nimba (Azadirachta indica)
• Bhringraj (Eclipta alba)
• Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)
• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
• Shwet Chandan
• Rakta chandan
• Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)
• Haridra( Curcuma longa)
• Gulab (Rosa damascene
• Adrak (Zingiber officinale),
• Bahera (Terminalia bellirica)
• Pudina (Mentha spicata)
• Saindhavan lavan

Uses of Roshani Eye Drops:

• Soothes up the eyes
• Prevents eye infections
• Clears off particles in the eyes
• Improves vision
• Conjunctivitis
• Double vision
• Night blindness
• Cataract
• Glaucoma

Dosage: Put one drop in each eye in the morning and at bed time.