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Persistent Dry and Itchy Eyes with Screen Sensitivity - #45686

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dry watery eyes since 4 years, itchy eyes if watching screens in night, trouble focusing due to eye pain and headached- checked eye sight, no number, ayurveda consultant told i have allergies and small itchiness pimple like things in my eyes, told for netra sekam and triphala eyewash...

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HELLO THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING ASK AYURVEDA

TO PREVENT DRY WATERY EYES AND ITCHING I WILL ADVICE TO AVOID WATCHING SCREENS IN NIGHT. YOU NEED PROPER SLEEP EAT GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES , SALADS, FRUITS AVOID SUN EXPOSURE DRINK PLENY OF WATER

CONTINUE TRIPHALA EYE WASH CAN START SHIRODHARA / SHIROBASTI IT WILL BE BENEFICIAL

WITH WARM REGARDS DR.P.PRASAD

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I tone drops 2 drops each eye twice a day. And triphala eye wash in the morning only.

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✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Stay Hydrated. Drink buttermilk. Limit dairy intake. Home cooked meal that is a balanced diet. Use UV protective glasses (0 refration will also do) or either use UV cut screen protectors on Laptop and Mobile screen. Pranayam : ANULOM VILOM, TRATAK

❌ Dont’s: ❌ Oily and Spicy food. Processed food. Preserved food. Packed and ready to eat items. Pickles Papad Dried Fish Curd No screen an hour before bed.

💊 Medication: 💊

Tab. Triphala Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Panchatiktakghrit Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food

Panchendriya Vardhan Tailam 2 drops in both nostrils early in the morning. Take steam for 15 minutes before that

Apply triphala ghrita like we apply kajal at night just before bed

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Hello​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ I can understand your situation completely. Having dry, watery, and itchy eyes and headaches for years—especially when using the screen—can make you feel terribly. But don’t worry, we are here to help you out

THE PROBLEM THAT YOU HAVE

You are experiencing: - Dry, watery eyes since 4 years - Itchy eyes especially with screens at night - Headache + trouble focusing - No spectacles number - Allergic tendency + small bumps inside eyelids

Netra Abhishyanda (allergic eye condition) Ayurveda doctor diagnosed you for.

This disease gets better very fine with regular Ayurvedic Netra therapy + internal Rasayana medicines.

INTERNAL MEDICATION (For dryness, itching, allergy control & eye strength)

1. Saptamrita Lauh – 1-0-1 after food (Headache, eye strain, dryness, and focusing ability are improved by Saptamrita Lauh.)

2. Triphala Ghrita – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water (Thoroughly nourishes the eyes, strengthens tear glands, and lessens the drying and burning sensations)

3. Punarnava Mandur – 1-0-1 after food (Works to reduce the inflammation and the puffiness that is going on in the area around the eyes)

4. Amla Rasayan – 1 tsp every morning (Amla being a pure antioxidant, makes the eyes strong and helps in reducing the allergy tendency)

Keep these up for 4 weeks to see the effect.

EXTERNAL CARE

These are helpful in getting rid of the dryness, the itching, and the sensitivity to the screen:

1. Netra Sekam (Highly Recommended) 5–7 sittings Reduces inflammation, itching, bumps Improves lubrication & relaxes eye muscles

2. Triphala Eyewash (Daily or alternate days) Use lukewarm filtered water Eye soothing, reducing burning & itching

3. Pure Castor Oil (Cold Pressed) At night, a tiny drop of the oil is to be put on the eyelashes Very good for the dry eyes & the tired ones

4. Rose Water Splash 1–2 times daily Cool and relieves irritation

HOME REMEDIES

1. Soaked raisins (8–10 daily) 2. Ghee 1 tsp daily 3. Carrot + beetroot juice 3–4 times a week 4. Coconut water 5. Soaked almonds (5 daily)

DIET PLAN

INCLUDE Amla, ghee, warm milk with turmeric Cucumber, bottle gourd, leafy vegetables Fresh fruits (especially pomegranate, grapes) Warm, freshly prepared meals

AVOID

Spicy & sour food Late-night screen time Dry snacks Coffee/tea in excess Cold drinks Packaged & junk foods

LIFESTYLE TIPS

Follow 20–20–20 screen rule Avoid screens 1 hour before sleep Blink consciously Keep screen below eye level Sleep before 11 pm Avoid rubbing eyes

Do Trataka (eye focusing exercise) daily 2–3 minutes Practice Anulom Vilom for calming Pitta–Vata

INVESTIGATIONS (Only if symptoms persist beyond 2 months)

Vitamin A levels Hemoglobin ESR Allergy Profile (optional)

At your point, complete reversal is very much feasible with consistent care:

Dryness lessens Itching becomes zero Watering gets ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌normalised

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Take trophala ghritam 1stp Take sapthamritha lauha 1tab bd, Go of for akshitarpana

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Take Amlaki rasayana 1 tsp-0-0 Saptamrith lauh 1-0-1 Medha vati 1-0-1 Isotine eye drops- 1 drop each eye Do trataka eye exercises

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Avoid screens times Do netra basti week 2 times with triphala ghurth Take amlaki 2 bd

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Hello,

Your symptoms of dry–watery eyes since 4 years, itching especially at night during screen use, headache, difficulty focusing, and small allergic papules in the conjunctiva indicate Vata-Pitta aggravation along with Netra abhighata (screen strain), allergic conjunctival reaction, and tear film instability. The approach will focus on Netra snehana (lubrication), Pitta shamana (cooling), Vata pacification, anti-allergic care, and strengthening of the tear film.

🔎 Recommended Investigations 1. Schirmer’s test – to assess tear production (dry eye severity). 2. TBUT (Tear Breakup Time) – to check tear film stability. 3. Allergy panel (optional) – if recurrent itching persists. 4. Vitamin A levels – low levels can worsen dryness. 5. Routine eye examination – to rule out Meibomian gland dysfunction.

💊 Internal Medicines First 15 days – Pitta-Vata pacification & anti-allergic care 1. Triphala guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after food 2. Saraswata ghrita – ½ tsp with warm milk at night 3. Haridra khanda – 1 tsp twice daily with warm water

After 15 days – Netra Rasayana & long-term nourishment (45 days) 1. Saptamrita lauha – 2 tablets twice daily after food 2. Yashtimadhu churna – 5 g with warm milk once daily 3. Chyawanprash – 1 tsp in morning with warm water or milk

🍀 External Therapies 1. Netra Sekam (Eye washing therapy) – Daily with lukewarm sterile Triphala kashaya 2. Cold rose water or cucumber pad over closed eyes for 10 minutes at night. (Reduces burning, itching, swelling) 3. Gentle warm compress 3–4 times a week if Meibomian glands are blocked. (Improves natural oil layer of the tear film)

🥗 Diet & Nutrition Tips ❌ Avoid 1. Spicy, sour, deep-fried foods (increase Pitta). 2. Excess mobile/laptop use at night. 3. AC or fan directly towards eyes. 4. Fast foods, bakery items, chips. 5. Rubbing eyes (worsens allergy). ✅ Include 1. Amla, ghee, milk, soaked almonds. 2. Coriander water, fennel seeds, cucumber, leafy greens. 3. Carrots, pumpkin, papaya (rich in Vitamin A). 4. Warm water with 1 tsp ghee at night twice a week. 5. Triphala-infused water for internal & external eye cleansing.

📱 Lifestyle Modifications 1. 20–20–20 rule during screen use Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. 2. Reduce night screen exposure; use blue-light filter. 3. Sleep at least 7 hours, as late nights dry up the tear film. 4. Keep eyes blinking consciously when using screens. 5. Avoid dusty areas; wear glasses outdoors if allergies are present.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Yoga for Eye Strain & Dryness 1. Palming – 5 minutes 2. Blinking exercise – 20 repetitions 3. Tratak (soft candle gazing) – 2–3 minutes 4. Brahmari pranayama – 5 minutes 5. Sheetali pranayama – for cooling Pitta 6. Neck stretching – reduces eye–head strain

Follow-Up

Review after 30–45 days. If dryness persists, Netra tarpana can be repeated monthly for deeper nourishment. Most patients show improvement in itching, dryness, and focusing ability with consistent therapy.

✨ With regular care, your eye dryness and allergies will gradually reduce, and your screen comfort will significantly improve. Feel free to follow up anytime.

With kind regards, Dr. Sumi

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Internal Medicines 1 Saptamrita Loha – 250 mg morning + night with ghee + honey 2 Triphala Churna – 3 gm night with warm water 3 Patoladi Kashayam – 15 ml + 45 ml warm water morning empty stomach 4 Guduchi Ghan Vati – 500 mg morning + night 5 Haridrakhandam – 5 gm morning + night with warm water

Daily Eye Care (must do – 5 minutes) Morning Triphala eyewash – 1 tsp Triphala soaked overnight in 1 cup water and strain, then wash eyes 2–3 min

Night Anu Taila Nasya – 2 drops each nostril before sleep (stops allergy & itching) No screens after 8 PM

Diet Give daily: 4 almonds + 2 dates + 1 tsp ghee morning, pomegranate, amla Avoid completely: tea/coffee after 4 PM, spicy/sour, late dinner

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Hello, Please follow your ayurveda doctors advice as he has guided appropriately. And also adopt the following: 1. Wear screen glasses 2. Hydrate yourself with 2 liters of boiled warm water a day. 3. Start eye exercises between the screen times.

Ayurveda medicine along with netraseka with triphala kashayam: 1. Sapthamrutha louham (sreedhareeyam) 2-----0-----2 with honey after breakfast and after dinner for 90 days.

Take care, Kind regards.

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1.Triphala churna 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime 2.Saptamrit Lauh 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Punarnava Mandur 1 tab twice daily with water after meals

Local Care (External) - Triphala eyewash: Prepare by soaking Triphala overnight in water, filter well, and use as eyewash - Rose water (pure, sterile): 1–2 drops in eyes occasionally for cooling.

🍵 Diet & Lifestyle Support - Favor cooling foods: cucumber, coriander, amla, pomegranate. - Avoid excess spicy, oily, and fried foods (they aggravate Pitta). - Include ghee in diet (½–1 teaspoon daily). - Practice Palming (rubbing hands and placing over closed eyes) to relax eye muscles. - Limit screen time at night; use warm light filters.

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You’re dealing with a persistent eye issue which involves both dryness and itchiness, particularly worsening with screen usage. This combination suggests an imbalance possibly in Pitta dosha, manifesting as inflammation and irritation. Allergies mentioned might align with Pitta’s tendency to amplify reactivity in tissues. To tackle this, your Ayurvedic consultant has appropriately recommended Netra Sekam and Triphala eyewash.

Netra Sekam is a type of eyewash therapy where medicated liquids are used to cleanse and soothe the eyes. This helps reduce inflammation and soothe eye muscles. Triphala, a traditional remedy comprising three fruits, is widely appreciated for its balancing qualities, especially of Pitta. You can prepare a Triphala concoction by soaking a teaspoon of Triphala powder overnight in a cup of water, strain the liquid in the morning, and use it to wash your eyes gently.

In addition to these treatments, consider enhancing your routine with a few dietary and lifestyle approaches to manage eye health long-term: Avoid spicy, hot, and oily foods that can elevate Pitta further. Instead, focus on cooling, hydrating diets with plenty of green vegetables, cucumber, and amla (Indian gooseberry). Ghee (clarified butter) can be used regularly, as it’s renowned for Pitta pacification and ocular benefits.

Additionally, methods to limit screen exposure can be critical. Follow the 20-20-20 rule - every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break to look at something 20 feet away. Adjust screen brightness and maintain appropriate distance to minimize strain, especially during the night. Consider applying castor oil to the eyelids before bed; its cooling effect can relieve dryness and irritation. If conditions persist or worsen, especially headaches or an increase in eye condition severity, consult with an eye specialist to ensure holistic and comprehensive care.

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From your description, this condition has been persistent and linked with screen usage, which can indeed strain the eyes, leading to discomfort. In the Siddha-Ayurvedic tradition, this might indicate an imbalance in your pitta dosha, which is associated with heat and inflammation in the body, possibly triggered by screen exposure.

Regarding your consultant’s recommendation of Netra Sekam and Triphala eyewash, these are widely used practices to relieve eye-related issues. Netra Sekam involves pouring medicated fluids over closed eyes, which soothes irritation and reduces pitta. Ensure the process is performed by an experienced practitioner for optimal results, as at-home applications might lack precision.

Triphala eyewash, designed to balance all three doshas, can be done at home. Soak one teaspoon of Triphala powder in a cup of water overnight, strain it well in the morning, and use it to wash your eyes. Make sure there’s no residual powder to avoid irritation.

Reduce screen time, particularly in dim lighting. The blue light emitted from screens can worsen pitta conditions. Utilize blue-light filters or apps that reduce screen glare, especially after sunset.

Encourage cooling dietary habits by incorporating foods like cucumber, coriander, and green leafy vegetables. Hydration is critical – ensure you’re drinking adequate amounts of water to naturally lubricate your eyes. Ghee, in moderation, can be applied to the soles of your feet before bed, which traditionally assists in reducing eye heat.

For more severe or persistent symptoms, it’s essential to continue working with your healthcare provider. This ensures that any underlying conditions are evaluated and treated accordingly.

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Start with Amalaki Rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Saptamritlauh 1-0-1 after food with water Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Triphala grith 2tsp once daily before food with warm milk. Soak cotton swabs in Rose water and apply on closed eyes for 5 minutes daily Or Cucumber rinds and place on closed eyes for 5 minutes. Do eyes rotation exercises, Tratak, gazing, palming eye daily 2-3 times. Include fresh green vegetables in your diet daily semi cooked or sauted.

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