What Are Dry Eyes?
Dry eye is a special condition that results from the malfunctioning of tear glands in the eyes. Our eyes produce tears not only while crying but when all the time to keep our eyes moist and safe. When the quality of these protective tears changes due to stress, over-exhaustion, or any other reason, the person suffers from dry eye syndrome.
Symptoms Of Dry Eyes
The major symptoms of dry eyes include:
1. Sensitivity to light.
2. Blurry vision.
3. Headache.
4. Foreign body sensation.
5. Redness in eyes.
6. Constant watering.
7. Pain
8. Problems in looking at the screen for more than a few minutes.
What are the Causes of Dry Eyes
Primary causes of dry eyes include:
* Over-exhaustion due to long working hours.
* Dusty climate.
* Eye allergy
* Mental stress
* Chemical exposure
* Smoking after cataract surgery or LASIK surgery
* Mental stress
* Lack of sleep
* Staying too long in a heated or air-conditioned atmosphere
* Watching computer, TV, or mobile screen for hours
* Wearing contact lenses for hours and days together
Ayurvedic Treatment For Dry Eyes
Ayurveda calls dry eyes Shushka Akshipaka and Abhishyanda dry eyes. The symptoms and signs of the problem resulting from a disturbance in Kapha, Pitta, and Vata doshas. The treatment focuses on restoring the balance between them. It includes Panchakarma therapies, eye drops, and Ayurvedic medicines to remove the disease by root.
The Ayurvedic treatment for dry eyes includes ghee (clarified butter) that provides hydration to the eyes and relieves the patient from its symptoms.
Normally, the therapies need three weeks to complete the treatment. However, the medicines need to be administered for six months to a year if the patient has a chronic case of dry eyes. There are just a few cases that cannot be cured permanently due to several other complications but mostly, Ayurvedic medicines for dry eyes work positively. Just follow the suggested diet changes and lifestyle modifications, it will help you in the long run.
