How can I improve my eyesight? - #38468

Hello Jahanvi, I understand your concern as a young student preparing for NEET, long study hours, prolonged screen exposure, and constant stress can greatly affect your eye health. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

✅ Shodhana Chikitsa (Cleansing & Rejuvenation Therapy)

To be performed under the guidance of an Ayurvedic physician

👉Netra Tarpana: Medicated ghee such as Jeevantyadi Ghrita is retained over closed eyes for 15–20 minutes. This nourishes and strengthens optic nerves, and relieves digital strain.

👉Nasya Therapy (Nasal Oleation): Instill 2 drops of Anu Taila in each nostril early morning. It clears the head region, improves Prana Vata, and enhances vision.

👉Abhyanga & Shirodhara: Full body massage with Triphaladi taila followed by gentle Shirodhara with medicated oil helps relax the nervous system and improve ocular coordination.

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1 Saptamrita Lauha 1 tablet twice daily with honey and ghee after food (Improves optic nerve function and vision clarity)

2 Triphala Ghrita 1 tsp at bedtime with lukewarm milk (Rejuvenates ocular tissues and reduces eye dryness)

3 Amalaki Rasayana 1 tsp daily in morning Rich in Vitamin C, (supports regeneration of Rasa and Pitta dhatus)

4 Yashtimadhu Churna ¼ tsp with milk in morning (Soothes ocular inflammation and relieves strain)

✅LOCAL EYE CARE

1. Triphala Eye Wash:

Boil 1 tsp Triphala in 1 glass of water, cool, filter, and wash eyes gently once daily. This clears toxins and strengthens eye muscles.

2. Rose Water Compress: Soak cotton pads in pure rose water and place on closed eyes for 10 minutes daily to relax and reduce puffiness.

3. Eye Exercise & Palming: Rub palms to generate heat and place over closed eyes for 30 seconds — repeat 3–4 times. Rotate eyes slowly clockwise and anticlockwise to enhance flexibility of ocular muscles.

4. Trataka (Candle Gazing): Gaze steadily at the flame of a candle without blinking until tears form, then close eyes. Improves concentration and strengthens vision.

✅DIET MODIFICATION

✅Include:

Amla, Carrot, Beetroot, Spinach, Drumstick leaves, Dates, and Black raisins Cow’s Ghee (1–2 tsp/day) — deeply nourishes eye tissues Fresh milk with Triphala Ghrita or Amalaki Rasayana Coriander and fennel seed water — cools Pitta and detoxifies

❌Avoid:

Excessive spicy, sour, fried, or salty foods Prolonged fasting, late-night study, irregular sleep Overuse of gadgets and reading in dim light Smoking, alcohol, or excess tea-coffee intake

✅ Lifestyle & Yoga Recommendations

Practice Pranayama:

Anulom Vilom and Bhramari improve oxygenation and calm the nervous system.

Yoga for Eyes: Trataka, Shavasana, Tadasana, help improve blood circulation to the head region.

Proper Lighting: Always study in bright, natural light to reduce eye strain.

Adequate Sleep: Ensure at least 7–8 hours of sound sleep to restore Alochaka Pitta.

Screen Discipline: Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

With regular Ayurvedic care, patience, and discipline, you can protect your eyesight and prevent further deterioration — even during intense study schedules.

Wishing you success in both your NEET preparation and your journey towards healthy vision.

Warm regards, Dr. Snehal Vidhate

Hi Jhanvi, As your screen time is more than 6 hours, you want to take eye rest atleast 20 minutes gap.

Do some eye exercises for not to overstraint eye.

1. Palming in 20 minutes gap of screen time. 2. You can focus on fat objects and near objects by shifting each eyes. 3. Rinse eyes with water. 4. Use antiglare glasses

For improving vision 1. Triphala ghritam 1/2 tsp at night everyday. 2. 1 drop of Triphala ghrita can be instilled to eyes while going to sleep.

Take care, Best wishes for your neet. Prepare well.

Dr. Shaniba

HELLO,

AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING -Your symptoms reflect Netra rogas (eye disorders )linked to pitta vitiation (burning, redness), Vata imbalance (weakness, strain) and Rakta dushti (eye pain, inflammation) -Excess screen time aggravates Alochaka pitta (fire element responsible for vision)

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT PLAN

1) DIET -Favour cooling, pitta pacifying foods= ghee, milk , cucumber, coriander, pumpkin, grapes, amla. -Use triphala regularly (rich in antioxidants) -Avoid= fried, spicy, very sour, excess tea/coffee, junk food

2) LIFESTYLE -20-20-20 rule for screen use : every 20 minutes look 20 feet away for 20 seconds -Blink consciously, avoid long continuous screen exposure -Adequate sleep = 7-8 hrs -Protect eyes from direct sunlight, dust, late night screen use

3) YOGA AND EXERCISE -Trakata (steady gazing at a candle flame or dot, followed by eye closing and relaxation) -Palming (rubbing palms, gently cupping over eyes) -Gentle eye rotation = up-down, left-right, diagonal -Pranayam= Sheetali, Sheetkari, Anulom-vilom

4) HERBAL AND RASAYANA SUPPORT

- TRIPHALA GHRITA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night if digestion is good

-SAPTAMRITA LAUHA= 2 tabs with ghee in morning =for myopia

-AMALAKI RASAYANA= 1 tsp in morning

-Multehi 1/2 tsp + honey= strengthens eyes

-YASHTIMADHU GHRITA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night for pitta related eye strain

5) LOCAL AYURVEDIC THERAPIES

-NETRA TARPANA= retention of medicated ghee/oil around the eyes to nourish optic nerves -ANJANA with herbal preparations like Sauviranjana -NASYA= medicated nasal drops (e.g Anu taila) to strengthen sense organs

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Start with Saptamritlauh 1-0-1 after food with water Amalaki rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Soak 1tsp triphala churan overnight morning collect upper layer of water without the sediment Use this Water to wash and splash your eyes in the morning after wake up Do Tratak, gazing, exercises daily Do eyes rotation exercises clockwise and anti clockwise movement Inbetween using digital instrument do palming for 2 min. Soak cotton swabs in Rose water and keep on closed eyes for 5 -10 minutes Cut cucumber rinds and place on closed eyes occassionally. Do visit nearby ayurvedic centre and do Netra Tarpan

Improving eyesight through Ayurveda involves understanding the underlying dosha imbalances that might be straining your vision. Given your situation with extensive near studies, let’s focus on a few actionable steps, to help you enhance your eye health.

Firstly, eye exercises are beneficial. They help in reducing the eye strain caused by hours of studying. A simple technique would be the “palming” exercise where you rub your hands together to create warmth and then gently place them over your closed eyes without applying pressure. Do this for a few minutes, whenever you feel your eyes are tired.

Next, incorporate foods that nourish your ‘Alochaka Pitta’ (the subtype of Pitta that governs vision). Include leafy greens, carrots, beets, and amla in your diet. These are rich in antioxidants and support eye health. Fresh amla juice can be particularly effective.

Ghee is another excellent ayurvedic remedy. Using a few drops of ‘Triphala Ghrita’ or simple cow’s ghee in the eyes at bedtime can help, but ensure you consult with an Ayurveda practitioner first to confirm it is suitable for you.

Trataka, a form of meditation that involves staring at a point, like a candle flame, can also support eye health. It strengthens the eye muscles and improves concentration. Practice it regularly in a dim, quiet room.

Stay hydrated. Dehydration can cause dry eyes, so ensure you’re drinking enough water. Adding a pinch of Triphala powder to your water overnight and drinking it in the morning can also help cleanse your system and improve overall health.

Lastly, maintain regular breaks while studying. Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This helps reduce screen-induced eye strain.

Remember that while these measures can help improve eye health, myopia changes are generally not fully reversible with any treatment. Regular consultations with an ophthalmologist are necessary to monitor your eye conditions and ensure no complications.