Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME THROUGH AYURVEDA

*Poonam Jakhar and Dr. Shamsa Fiaz

ABSTRACT

In the present era of prolong and rampant computer usage, there has been rapid upsurge in computer related health problems. People are spending more and more time on screens. Prolonged exposure to VDTs has been the cause of a visual and ergonomic disorder called “Computer Vision Syndrome” (CVS). CVS is growing public health issue and contributing significantly towards reducing quality of life and productivity at work place. Therefore, an Ayurvedic approach in understanding the samprapti and management thereafter is hypothesized for CVS. The symptoms of CVS are irritated eyes, eye strain, blurred vision, red eyes, burning eyes, double vision and headache. So, these symptoms are related to vata- pitta pradhana vyadhi of Shushkakshipaka. Shushkakshipaka is one among “Sarvagata Netra Rogas” mentioned by Sushruta as well as Vagbhata under Sadhya Vyadhis. This paper aims to review multifacets of Ayurvedic management of CVS which is common lifestyle disease among youngsters worldwide.

Keywords: Computer Vision Syndrome(CVS), Digital Eye Strain, Shushkakshipaka.