Question regarding My father (62 years) is suffering from cataract. He has had a minor heart attack once and also suffe - #35559

Please consult your nearest Ayurved Physician for better management.

Thank you for sharing your father’s condition I understand his hesitation towards surgery. Many people feel the same, especially after heart tissue. However, cataract gradual clouding of the islands, and while Ayurvedic treatment can help slow its progression and maintain Vision quality for sometime. It cannot fully reverse or remove an established cataract surgery remain the only way to clear the cloudy lens once it becomes dense

Still Ayurvedic medicines and eye care can delay, worsening, improve comfort and support. High health, particularly surgery is being postponed. Or the cataract is still early. He can take Isotine eye drops -2 drops in each eye twice daily Triphala gritha - 1/4 th tsp with warm milk at morning Amla cap 1-0-1 Triphala hurna -a teaspoon with warm water at bedtime Saptamrith lauh 1-0-1

Avoid bright screen light night driving Include Ghee almonds Amla carrot, and green leafy vegetables Avoid long fasting gaps Regular walking early bedtime is required

If the cataract is in early stage, these remedies can slow the opacity and help maintain clarity for longer, but Vision is already significantly. Blood surgery is still the safest and most effective option and ayurveda can be used after surgery, too for foster recovery

See acc. To his age and problem online consultation will no help. Consult a opthalmologist

Hello Vidja ji, You mentioned that your father (62 years old) is suffering from cataract, has a history of minor heart attack, and is also dealing with depression. It’s understandable that he is hesitant to undergo surgery. But dont worry we will discuss safe and supportive Ayurvedic options for his condition.

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

Since surgery is being avoided, the goal will be to slow down or stop further progression of the cataract and maintain the best possible vision naturally.

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1. Triphala Guggulu – 1-0-1 twice daily after meals ( Supports detoxification and improves microcirculation.)

2. Saptamrit Lauh – 1 tablet twice daily with honey or ghee (Nourishes optic nerves and strengthens vision.)

3. Punarnavadi Mandura – 1 tablet twice daily after meals (Supports healthy blood flow and helps in systemic rejuvenation, especially useful for cardiac and anaemic patients.)

4. Drakshasava – 15 ml with equal water twice daily after meals ( Calms mind, improves mood and cardiac strength, and balances Vata–Pitta dosha).

✅Local Eye Care (Netra Kriya Kalpa)

(These therapies should be done only under trained Ayurvedic supervision)

Netra Tarpana – Nourishing eye therapy using medicated ghee (e.g. Triphala Ghrita, Jeevantyadi Ghrita) helps in rejuvenating eye tissues and delaying cataract progression.

Anjana (collyrium) – Use mild herbal eye applications like Elaneer Kuzhambu or Saptamrit Anjan (under physician guidance).

Netra Prakshalana – Gentle washing of eyes daily with Triphala decoction (lukewarm, filtered) helps cleanse toxins and reduce Kapha accumulation in the lens.

✅ DIET AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

✅Include

A diet rich in Vitamin A and antioxidants – ghee, carrot, amla, green leafy vegetables, pomegranate, cow’s milk.

Triphala powder (½ tsp) with warm water at bedtime to maintain digestive and eye health.

Desi ghee – small quantity daily for internal lubrication. Warm food, early dinner, and proper sleep.

❌Avoid

Excessive screen exposure, stress, and late nights. Spicy, sour, and fried foods (increase Pitta and hasten degeneration). Smoking and alcohol (further damage ocular tissues).

✅Supportive Measures for Heart & Mind

As your father also has a cardiac history and mild depression, following supportive Rasayana (rejuvenative) herbs is beneficial:

Arjunarishta 15ml-0-15ml after food – for cardiac strength

Brahmi Vati 1-0-1– for calmness and stress relief

These help improve blood circulation, reduce oxidative stress, and indirectly support ocular health as well.

For sustained results, regular follow-up with an Ayurvedic eye specialist (Netra Roga Visheshagna) is strongly recommended every 3–4 months.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

Amlaki Rasayana - 200 grams Saptamrit Loha - 20 grams Muktashukti Bhasma - 10 grams Mix all of them. Take 1 teaspoon twice a day before meals with honey or water. Drishti Eye Drop- Put 1 drop in both the eyes regularly. Mahatriphala Ghrit - Take 1 teaspoon twice a day after meals with milk.