Abstract

A CLINICAL STUDY ON PATOLADI GRITHA ASCHYOTHANA AND PANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PRATHAMA PATALAGATHA TIMIRA (SIMPLE MYOPIA)

Anuja K. Simon*, Gururaj Anil Bhat, Deeraj B. C. and Deeksha R.

ABSTRACT

Background: The health of eye is very important than anything in the universe. So, it is very important to find an effective control therapeutical procedure. Simple myopia is common among all myopia and sharpest rise occur at school going age. Inspite of optical correction and surgical intervention classical approach like Aschyothana can prevent further progression and helps clarity of vision. Thirty diagnosed cases of Prathama Patalagata Timira (Simple myopia) were registered for clinical study irrespective of gender, socioeconomic status, and religion with an aim to know the efficacy of Patoladi Gritha Aschyothana (topical eye drops) and Pana (internal medication). The study was open labeled single-arm clinical study, managed with Aschyothana for 7 days and Pana for 30 days. To present the study in a scientific manner criteria were made Avyaktha Darshana (Poor vision for distance), Auto Refractometry, visual efficiency by Snellen’s chart for assessment and statically evaluation. Obtained results were found to be significantly effective.

Keywords: Simple myopia, Patoladi gritha, Prathama Patalagatha Timira.