Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF KERATOCONUS-A CASE REPORT

Dr. Deepa M. Hugar*, Dr. Veerayya R. Hiremath, Dr. Shashikala D. K. and Dr. Gururaj

ABSTRACT

Keratoconus (KC) is a progressive disorder in which central corneal stromal thinning occurs, accompanied by apical protrusion and irregular astigmatism. Approximately 50% of normal fellow eyes will progress to Keratoconus within 16 years. Both eyes are affected eventually, It is diagnosed by clinical examination and corneal topographic techniques. Management of keratoconus includes contact lens and keratoplasty. Based on symptoms it can be correlated with Pratama patalagata timira of Vata dosha predominance. In this case report, a 23year old male patient was diagnosed as keratoconus and underwent Ayurvedic treatment protocol according to the line of management of Prathama patalagata timira which is vatahara and bhramhna in nature. sadyovirechana with nimbaamritaerandataila, shirovirechana with anutaila,tarpana with mahatriphaladi Ghrita followed by oral medication by mahatriphaladi Ghrita for 15days. He showed signs of visual improvement after treatment.

Keywords: Keratoconus, Prathama patalagata timira, Shirovirechana, Netrakriyakalpa.