THE MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME (CVS) BY AYURVEDIC PRINCIPLES.

By: Dr. Pancha janya Kumar. Deevi P.G Scholar Shalakya- P.G unit. Dept.of.S.S.P Dr. B.R.K.R.Govt. Ayurvedic College, Erragadda Hyderabad 500038.

Contents

Introduction Causative factors of CVS Signs & Symptoms of CVS Treatment of CVS Preventive measures Conclusion References Acknowledgement

Introduction

Computer is becoming a part of life. Though it is having advantage at work, Prolong usage of

it causing diseases . Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is current burning

problem of its users, mainly in the IT sector. CVS is similar to stress induced diseases like carpal

tunnel syndrome. According to National Institute of Occupational Safety

and Health (NIOSH), CVS affects 90% of computer users who are spending 3hrs or more than that per day.

Introduction

In modern system of medicine there is only symptomatic treatment exists.

In Ayurvedic system, According to Acharya Susruta CVS is compared with Sushkakshi paka of Sarvagata Netra roga with predominance of Vata and Pitta doshas.

We can cure it and prevent it to some extent by Netra kriya kalpas, Nasyam, Siro vasti, Ghrita pana etc. described by Ancient Acharyas.

Etiological factors of CVS Working for number of hours continuously without

break. Distance from the screen. Glare on the screen. Seating posture. The angle of head to the screen. Illumination at the work place. Infrequent blinking of eyes.

Signs & Symptoms of CVS

Head ache. Blurred vision/Double vision. Dry eyes. Red eyes. Eye Irritation. Neck & Shoulder pain. Eye Fatigue.

Signs & Symptoms of CVS

The statistical expression of symptoms.

The symptoms are arranged on x-axis & the % of severity on the Y- axis.

Treatments of CVS

Need of the treatment: In CVS the visual power as well as working hours per

day getting reduced. Improper care leads to further worsening of condition

of the patient. Which will effect the person as well as the economy of

concerned organiasation. The working hrs α out put = Economy.

Treatments of CVS

CVS is the ailment of 20th century, so it is new to medical science.

According to modern system of medicine- Symptomatic treatments like artificial tears, antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops & vitamin supplementation orally.

Research is going on its complete cure & prevention.

Treatments of CVS

According to Ayurveda we can compare the CVS with sushkakshi paka of sarvagata Netra roga.

It is due to vitiation of Vata & Pitta which can curable with medication.

Treatments are mainly divided into two depending up on their modes of administration.

Local treatments: are effective and fast acting, kriya kalpas, Nasyam, Siro vasti, Siro dhara etc.

Systemic medications: are administered orally powders, pills, and medicated ghee etc.

Treatment of CVS Kriya kalpas mainly used to treat CVS: these are

directly administered into the eye. Akshi tarpanam- Keeping medicated ghee in the eye

cavity by building a wall around the eye, with the paste made by black gram’s flour.

Aschyotanam- Instillation of medicated drops or oils prepared with herbs.

Treatment of CVS

Pindi- Keeping a lukewarm poultice of medicated paste over the closed eye lids.

Bidalakam-Keeping lukewarm medicated paste over the closed eye lids as external application.

Treatment of CVS

Sekam- Pouring medicated liquids on the closed eye lids by continuous stream 10-15 minutes.

Anjanam-Application of Collyrium in to the eye- inner margin of the lower eyelid from inner canthus to outer canthus.

Treatment of CVS

Nasyam: The medicated oils of Vata subsiding nature will be instilled into the both nostrils.

Siro vasti: The medicated oils are kept over the head by making a wall around the scalp with leather.

Siro dhara: Pouring medicated oils & liquids over fore-head and scalp by continuous stream 30-45 minutes.

Treatment of CVS

The commonly using medicines for the purpose are: Herbal Powders –Triphala, Satavari, Aswagandha, Yashti

madhu, Nimba, Haridra etc. Ghee preparations-Triphala Ghritam. Jivantyadi

Ghritam, Patoladi ghritam. Collyrium-Rasanjanam, Nayana sukha varti. Oils- Gandha tailam, Ksheera bala (101 avartita tailam). Tablets-Saptamrita loham, Nayanamrita loham,

kanchanara guggulu.

Preventive measures

Prevention is better than cure. Now a day’s- Avoiding exposure to computer is impossible

to professionals. But they can maintain certain guidelines which can make

them to prevent to some extent. They are: 1. Wearing of anti glare lens.

2. Blinking of eyes at least >10 times / minute.

Preventive measures

3. Eye exercises.

4. Taking breaks at work.

Preventive measures

5. Follow computer Ergonomics

Preventive measures

6. Regular usage of Ayurvedic medicine which

are rejuvenative to the eyes. 7. In take of Vit-A rich diet.

Conclusion

According to Acharya Susruta prevention is the first line of treatment.

Ayurveda is providing a better solution to CVS. The formulations and procedures followed by

Ayurvedic physicians are time tested & effective in nature.

Apart from that they are least harmful to take.

Conclusion

Ayurvedic medicines can cross blood aqueous, blood vitreous, blood retinal & blood brain barriers very effectively due to their time of availability & greater penetration capacity.

Maximum numbers of ocular formulations given by Acharyas are in pro drug form.

It is better to have a regular eye check up & follow the guidelines to prevent CVS.

References

Ashtanga sangraha by Prof. K.R.Srikantha Murthy Vol-3 uttara sthana 18th chapter Sarvakshi roga vignaniya adhyaya.

Charaka samhita by Prof. P.V.Sharma Vol-2 chikitsa sthana 26th chapter Trimarmiya chikitsa.

Susruta samhita by Prof. K.R.Srikantha Murthy Vol-3 uttara tantra 6th & 9th chapters- Sarvagata roga vignaniyam & Vatabhishyanada pratishedam respectively.

Vrundamadhava by Dr. Premvati Tewari & Dr. Asha Kumari Vol-2 61st chapter Netra rogadhikara.

References

Online reference URL

http://www.sscasrh.org/index.php/faq-a-health-library/articles-by-doctors/item/241-ayurveda-kriyakalpa-in-computer-vision-syndrome

URL http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3215371/?report=classic A clinical study on “computer vision syndrome” and its management with triphala eye drops and saptamrita lauha.

www.iamj.in, IAMJ: volume1; Issue3; May-June2013, sivbalaji et al; Ayurvedic Approach on Computer Vision Syndrome.

Acknowledgement

1. Dr. Ch.Ramadevi.M.D, Sr.Lect. 2. Dr. T. Praveen Kumar .M.D, Reader Shalakya P.G Unit, 3. Dr. M. Gurumurthy. M.D, Prof. & H.O.D Dept. Of. SSP, Dr. B.R.K.R. Govt. Ayurvedic College,

Erragadda Hyderabad 500038, for their guidance and support.