Myopia, or nearsightedness, can be a concern, and while it’s often managed with corrective lenses, there are natural methods in Ayurveda that can help support eye health. To address my myopia naturally, prioritizing holistic health is key, encompassing your diet, lifestyle, and daily routines.
First, consider your diet. Include foods rich in Vitamin A, like carrots, sweet potatoes, and leafy green vegetables. They provide beta-carotene, which is essential for maintaining healthy eyesight. Ghee, especially Triphala Ghrita, can be beneficial when consumed. One teaspoon a day taken early morning, ideally with warm water, can nourish the dhatus and support eye health.
Triphala (an Ayurvedic blend of three fruits: haritaki, bibhitaki, and amla) is a reputed Ayurvedic preparation. You can make Triphala eyewash by soaking a teaspoon of Triphala powder overnight in a glass of water, straining it in the morning and gently washing your eyes with the liquid. This helps cleanse and refresh the eyes. But be sure to strain very well to avoid particles.
Include eye exercises in your routine. Palming is a popular technique: rub your palms together to generate heat and place them gently over your closed eyes, creating darkness. This restive warmth can relax your eye muscles. Practice this for 2-3 minutes a few times a day.
Daily routine also plays a crucial role. Ensure sufficient sleep as it helps rejuvenate the eyes. Follow the 20-20-20 rule - every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. This relieves eyestrain from prolonged screen use.
Limit screen exposure and use computer eyewear to shield from blue light. Spend time in natural light, avoiding harsh indoor lighting whenever possible.
Lastly, understanding your dosha can offer insight. Pitta imbalance often manifests as eye discomfort. Incorporate cooling practices and resources like cucumber slices on eyes, or rose water drops (after confirming non-reactivity) to manage Pitta and support eye health.
Remember, while these recommendations can boost eye wellness, they do not replace professional medical advice for correcting myopia. Regular check-ups with a qualified eye care specialist are vital to assess and correct vision more fully.
HELLO JIGAR,
Myopia(nearsightedness) of -1.75 means your eyes can see near objects clearly but distant objects appear blurry, At age 16, your eyes are still developing,so it’s a good time to manage the progression naturally . However , completely reversing myopia without glasses , contacts or surgery is not scientifically proven. Still, Ayurveda and lifestyle practices can help prevent worsening and may slightly improve eye function.
AYURVEDIC AND NATURAL REMEDIES FOR MYOPIA
1) NETRA TARPANA -A medicated ghee is retained over the eyes using a flour ring for 30 min - strengthens eye muscles and improves vision -should be done under ayurvedic supervision
2) TRIPHALA GHRITA -take 1 tsp ghrita with warm milk at night =nourishes optic nerves and cleanses eye channels
3) TRIPHALA EYE WASH -soak 1 tsp triphala powder in a glass of water overnight -strain and use it to wash your eyes in morning =reduces eye strain and refreshes the eye
HOME REMEDIES
1) AMLA -take 2 tsp amla juice daily with honey and water =rich in vitamin c and antioxidants great for eye health
2) ALMONDS, FENNEL AND MISHRI MIX -grind equal parts of almonds, fennel seeds and rock sugar -take 1 tsp daily with warm milk at bedtime
3) DESI COW GHEE -eat 1 tsp ghee daily or apply instill 2-3 drops in each nostril daily morning empty stomach -strengtens ojas and nourishes eyes
EYE EXERCISES = TO DO DAILY
-PALMING= rub hands and cover eyes
-20-20-20 rule= every 20 mins, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds
-Focus shifting= alternate between near and far objects
-Bhramari pranayam= calms mind and eyes
AVOID THESE -excess screen time - mobile, tv, laptop - Reading in dim light or lying down - rubbing eyes - junk food, cold drinks, excess sugar
EAT FOR EYE HEALTH -carrots, spinach, beetroot, amla, pumpkin -soaked almonds, walnuts -ghee, turmeric, curry leaves
HYDRATION= 10 -12 glasses of water daily
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) SAPTAMRIT LAUHA= 1 tab twice daily with honey after meals =strengthens eyes, useful in blurred vision and early stages of myopia
2) CHANDRODAYA VARTI= apply small amount to the waterline before bed= 2 times/week =clears the eyes, reduces strain, increases tear production
3) DIVYA AMALAKI RASAYANA= 1 tsp daily with water =supports eye health
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
Thank you for the details, Jigar Singh. Since you are 16 years old with myopia (-1.75) and no chronic illness, you still have a good chance to slow down or possibly improve your eyesight naturally with Ayurvedic and lifestyle approaches, especially since your body is still developing. Follow the below mentioned as your daily routine: Daily Eye Care Routine:
1. Eye Wash for 7 days
Wash eyes daily with Triphala decoction (lukewarm).
How to make: Boil 1 tsp Triphala powder in 200 ml water, cool, strain with cotton cloth, and use as eyewash. 2. Eye Exercises (Trataka Kriya) – 10 minutes daily Focus on a candle flame in a dark room or dot on wall at eye level without blinking until tears come. It improves focus, muscle tone and eye clarity. 3. Palming Exercise Rub palms and gently cup over closed eyes for 2 mins, 3-4 times/day. 4. Blinking & Focus Shift Exercise Blink rapidly for 20 seconds, then focus far and near objects alternatively. Repeat 5-10 times daily.
Diet & Lifestyle Tips:
1. Eat Eye-Boosting Foods: Amla (gooseberry), carrots, spinach, beetroot, almonds, walnuts, black grapes, soaked raisins. Add ghee (cow’s ghee) – 1 tsp daily improves eye strength. 2. Limit Screen Time: Follow 20-20-20 rule – every 20 mins, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. 3. Sun Gazing (Surya Trataka) in early morning (5-7 am):
Just for few seconds, look at the rising sun with eyes slightly closed. Avoid after 7 AM.
If possible take this internal medicines as it help you a lot from your difficulties. 1. Triphala Ghrita – ¼ tsp with warm milk at bedtime. 2. Saptamritha Lauha – 1 tablet twice a day after food with warm water 3. Drakshadi Kashayam – 10 ml with 30ml of warm water twice daily before food
And this therapy will help you to improve your vision. Netra Tarpana (Eye Rejuvenation Therapy):
This is a Panchakarma therapy where medicated ghee is retained in a boundary around the eyes for 15-30 mins. Great for strengthening eyes.
May your recovery be quick and your health fully restored. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for further guidance. With kind regards, Dr. Sumi
Don’t worry jigar, Start taking 1.Amla choorna 1tsf with lukewarm water twice in a day. 2.Saptamrut lauh 1-0-1 3. Mix 1 tsf of Jeevantayaadi ghrita in a glass of lukewarm milk…(drink it at bed time ) Daily wash your eyes with Triphala kashayam. You can do TRATAKA too. Follow up after 2 months…
Start on Amlaki rasayana- 1 tsp with warm water at morning Mahatriphaladi gritha - 1 tsp with warm milk at morning Do trataka I.e EYE EXERCISES
There is no confirmed cure of myopia in ayurveda. But it can slow down the process So take Saptamrit lauh 1-0-1 Bramhi vati 1-0-1 Anu tailam 2 drops in each nostril Wash your eyes with trifala kwath
Avoid spicy and junk food Practice tratak kriya regularly
Take saptamritlauh 1-0-1 after food with water Amalaki rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Early morning after waking up wash your eyes with triphala water,(soak 1tsp. In a glass of water overnight, morning strain and splash on eyes. Use cucumber rinds on eyes and keep for 5mins during the day Do eye rotation exercises, Tratak - learn and practice daily. Take Triphala grith 5ml. Daily at bedtime with warm milk Apply pure cow’s ghee on both eyes . Once daily
Hi jigar this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem… I want to suggest is…eyes are too sensitive then any organ of our body You should try blind anything to those sensitive parts * Only external or only internal doesn’t work you best try both … internal and external therapy which combinely work and get good results
* You should visit SHALAKYA experts for eye procedures like SEKA AND TARPANA according to your condition
Rx - T netradoshagni 1-0-1 After food T.Tiktamrita 1-0-1 after food T.saptamrita loha 1-0-1 after food Along with medicine go with procedure it helps better
Hi you have to consult with ayurvedic ophtalmologist ,there are various treatments like tarpnam which helps in improving eye vison ,before that you have to check the eye You can consume amla ,dry raisins, green leafy vegetables,proteineous diet . Avoid over exposure to blue screen
hello Jigar singh, So you have a mild myopia, around -1.75, and you’re just 16, which is a good thing because your eyes are still quite responsive to care and treatment. In Ayurveda, we look at myopia (called Drishti Mandya or Timira) as something that happens when Alochaka Pitta (the fire element responsible for vision) gets disturbed either due to strain, poor diet, too much screen time, or even dry eyes. When this pitta gets imbalanced, it doesn’t nourish the eye properly and vision starts to blur, especially for distant things. Ayurveda doesn’t just give you glasses and walk away. We actually have procedures like Kriya Kalpa, which means healing therapies done directly to the eyes. These can genuinely strengthen your eye muscles, nourish the optic nerves, and gradually reduce your power.
ABOUT PROCEDURE LET ME EXPLAIN YOU CLEARLY:
We start by gently cleansing the eyes (Aschyotana), then soothing and nourishing them (Seka), followed by a deeper healing therapy (Tarpana) which feels like a warm ghee pool on your eyes super relaxing and powerful. Eventually, we even do Nasya (putting medicine in the nose) which clears the channels connected to the head and improves eye function. Along with that, we’ll do some special eye yoga and diet tips.You’ll also have to reduce screen time, blink more often, and do some simple gharelu nuskhas like applying Triphala-infused water on your eyes, or washing eyes with rose water occasionally but always in a guided way.
So yes, we can work on reducing your number, and in many cases, we’ve seen that powers like yours improve a lot with this approach.
1–2 Months Treatment Plan: 1. External Therapies (Kriya Kalpa - in Shalakya OPD):
Week 1:
Ashchyotana (eye drops): Vimala Varti Swarasa – morning and evening Seka: Triphala Kwatha daily once (lukewarm wash over closed eyes for 5–10 mins)
Week 2:
Tarpana: Jeevantyadi Ghrita Tarpana for 7 days (OPD procedure under supervision)
Week 3:
Nasya: Anu Taila – 2 drops in each nostril in the morning (after hot water face steam) Follow with light Abhyanga around forehead and eyes using Bala Ashwagandha tailam Light Swedana (steam) to face with dashamoola decoction
2. Internal Medications:
Jeevantyadi Ghrita – 15 ml with warm water, early morning empty stomach Saptamrita Lauha – 2 tablets twice daily after meals with honey
3. Eye Exercises (Daily):
Palming (rub palms and cover eyes) – 2 mins x 3 times Eye rotation: Up–down, side–side, diagonal – 10 rounds each Focus shifting: Finger near–far focus for 5 mins Sun gazing (early morning sunlight with closed eyes) – 2 mins Blink consciously every 10–15 seconds when on screen
4. Gharelu Nuskha:
Soak 1 tsp Triphala in a glass of water overnight, strain in morning and use it to wash your eyes Use pure rose water (2–3 drops in eyes) at bedtime, 2–3 times a week Include Amla, ghee, and green leafy vegetables in diet
Visual acuity charting monthly Slit lamp exam (if dryness or strain is persistent)
If you follow this sincerely and have access to a good Ayurvedic OPD where kriya kalpa is done, we can expect some reduction in your power or at least prevent it from increasing further. Your young age is a big advantage here.
If you have any doubts, you can contact me. Take care, Regards, Dr.Karthika
