A Brief Review of Ophthalmology In Indian Classical Literature

Authors

  • Prabhakar Vardhan Assistant Professor, Dept. of Shalakya Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda Deemed to be University (De-novo), Jaipur, Rajasthan, Author
  • Sanjeev Sharma Vice Chancellor, National Institute of Ayurveda Deemed to be University (De-novo), Jaipur, Rajasthan. Author
  • Shamsa Fiaz Professor and Head, Dept. of Shalakya Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda Deemed to be University (De-novo), Jaipur, Rajasthan. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Indian religious texts, Ancient Indian texts, Ophthalmology, Ayurveda, Netra Roga Chikitsa

Abstract

Shalakya Tantra existed from ancient times, however not clearly. In pre-Vedic India,  copper and bronze rods (Shalaka) were used to apply Anjanas (collyria) to avoid eye  problems. Even though Shalakya tantra isn't mentioned in Vedic literature, eye anatomy  and illnesses were known and treated in that age. Rigveda, the oldest known treatise,  mentions eye illness treatment. Yajurveda mentions various eye components. Atharvaved  addresses Netra's synonyms, eye disorders like akshi-yakshma, and their symptoms. In  Brahmanas and Upanishadas, the eye and its functions are described, along with blindness,  netrasrava, and blindness cure. Shalakya word isn't mentioned. Shalakya Tantra was  defined in the Samhita period, when Ayurveda developed in eight branches. Eye illnesses  induced by Vata, Pitta, Shleshma, and Sannipata are listed in Lalitvistara text of Buddhist  literature. Panini calls Shalakya experts 'Shalakkii' and describes timira and arma. Eye  illnesses aren't discussed in Agnivesha Tantra (Charak Samhita) in detail. In carak samhits  Eye illnesses are characterised by doshic predominance and their origin and therapy are  outlined. First 19 chapters of Shalakya are on ophthalmology. Sushruta Samhita describes  local ocular therapeutic measures such as Kriya kalpa (Tarpana, Putpaka, Seka,  Aschyotana and Anjana) and surgical techniques for treating eye problems. His eye  surgical contributions are impressive. He discovered cataract surgery perhaps first.  Vagbhatta detailed newer therapy techniques as Vidalaka, Gudana, and Sandhavanjana,  along with new formulations and procedures. Acharya Madhava characterised ocular  ailments after Sushruta, adding Kunchana and Pakshmashata. Bhavaprakasha. Yog  Ratnakar, etc. described ophthalmology similarly to Sushruta Samhita with formulations  for their treatment. 

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Vardhan, P., Sharma, S., & Fiaz, S. (2022). A Brief Review of Ophthalmology In Indian Classical Literature . International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 5(6), 154-162. https://doi.org/10.48165/