A Conceptual Review of Timira with special reference to Presbyopia

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:

Timira, Patala, Lingnash, Presbyopia, Refractive errors

Abstract

Shalakya Tantra is an Ayurvedic branch also known as 'Urdhvanga Chikitsa' since  it focuses on the upper body. The eye is a highly specialised sense organ that  primarily serves the function of vision. The most important of all the senses is  vision. Almost 90% of knowledge is only perceived via the eyes. Humans rely on  eyesight for the majority of their daily tasks. As a result, any impediment to this is  a significant disadvantage. As long as one is living, Ayurveda recommends making  every effort to protect one's eyes. Clinical symptoms associated to visual  disturbances are commonly encountered in Drishtigata Rogas in Ayurveda. As a  result, all cases of visual disturbance can be grouped together under the Timira Kacha-Linganasha complex. Doshas lodged in the first and second patala produce  symptoms such as avyaktadarshan and difficulties seeing up close. These  symptoms are quite similar to the cardinal signs of presbyopia, which is  characterised by a physiological insufficiency of accommodation that leads to a  progressive loss of near vision. It was noted by ancient acharyas as a result of  growing age. Today's erroneous lifestyle is causing premature ageing consequences  such as presbyopia, where Ayurveda science's wholesome and rejuvenate approach  might help humanity. Hence, Ayurvedic science can be explored to find a better  way to manage this ailment. Pathykaraaharvihar, various Rasayana Yoga,  Chakshusya medicines, Netrakarma, Kriyakalpa, Panchkarma, and other  preventive and therapeutic treatments are described in Ayurveda to treat Timir. 

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Published

2022-05-31

How to Cite

Vardhan, P., Sharma, S., & Fiaz, S. (2022). A Conceptual Review of Timira with special reference to Presbyopia . International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 5(5), 56-64. https://doi.org/10.48165/