COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME (CVS) – AN AYURVEDIC APPROCH OF KRIYAKALPA
Dr. Aarti Aghera*, Dr. Bhakti Chhaya and Dr. Sangita Shekhaliya
ABSTRACT
Eyes are God’s greatest gift and window to our soul. In 21st century, everybody is attracted to computer which is the knowledge bank and emerges the profession. This computer causes visual and ocular symptoms arising due to the long time and improper working on computer, Tablet, Mobile, e-reader and television, collectively called as computer vision syndrome or Digital eye strain. Due to COVID pandemic sudden need for work from home, online learning is driving the digital transformation of the workforce. The visual effect of the computer such as brightness, resolution, glare and quality all are known factors that contribute to CVS. Therefore, an Ayurvedic approach in understanding the samprapti and management thereafter is hypothesized for CVS. The symptoms of CVS are eye strain, blurred vision, dry eyes, 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 multifaced of Ayurvedic management of CVS by various kriyakalpa which is common lifestyle disease among youngsters worldwide.
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