Amblyopia in adults can be tricky, age-wise, but hey, Ayurveda is about finding balance and working with your body’s natural rhythms. While it’s true that fixing amblyopia completely after a certain age is tough, there’s room for improvement, you know? Especially with changes in lifestyle, diet, and some mindful treatments.
Starting with Netra Tarpana, it’s a great way to nourish the eyes. This therapy involves bathing the eyes in a pool of clarified butter, or ghee, made from cow’s milk, which is really cooling and rejuvenates the eye tissues, or dhatus. You might need a trained therapist (way better than trying this on your own!) to do this correctly. Frequency? Once a week, for a month or so, but check how you feel after each session.
Herbal eye drops might soothe, but they are more for symptom relief than addressing amblyopia itself. So, test 'em to see if they help relieve strain or dryness.
Now, for Triphala… it’s like an all-rounder for health. Taking it as Triphala powder, a small teaspoon with warm water at bedtime could help with digestion and, indirectly, eye health. Eyes are part of your Pitta dosha, so keeping your digestion smooth is a good thing.
Also, simple things like padded eye exercises could help in coordination. If you haven’t tried, patching the stronger eye for certain periods each day might actually make the weaker one work harder, even at this age.
As far as crucial improvements go, you might not see drastic changes, but managing the eye strain and nourishing the tissues can certainly make both eyes feel better. Trust me, every bit helps right? Always listen to your body and maybe check in with an Ayurvedic practitioner to get some one-on-one guidance.
Oh, and don’t forget the good ol’ basics. Staring at screens can make strain worse, so take breaks, explore eye yoga, and keep your living space gentle on the eyes with good lighting. Every little thing adds up!
