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Can Ayurveda Help with Optic Nerve Damage and Eye Pressure Issues?
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Can Ayurveda Help with Optic Nerve Damage and Eye Pressure Issues? - #50182

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Opticnerve damage 90% can recover? Eye surroundings pressure and irritation problem can solved with ayurveda?

How long have you been experiencing eye pressure and irritation?:

- 1-6 months

Have you noticed any specific triggers for your eye symptoms?:

- No specific triggers

What treatments have you previously tried for your eye condition?:

- Other alternative therapies
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Optic nerve with 90 damage is difficult to recover But I would suggest you to opt for direct consultation with ayurvedic physician so that you will get proper guidance

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1.Tripahal ghrita 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime 2.Jivantyadi Ghritam 2 drops twice daily for local application 3.Punarnava churna 1/2 tsp twice daily with warm water after meals 4.Elaneer Kuzhambu (eye drops) 2 drops twice daily Lifestyle & Diet— - Favor cooling foods: cucumber, coconut water, leafy greens, amla. - Avoid excess spicy, oily, fried foods, alcohol, and late nights. - Gentle eye exercises: palming, trataka (candle gazing), and nadi shodhana pranayama for circulation. - Protect eyes from direct sunlight and screen strain. WARM REGARDS DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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38 days ago

Thanks Dr. Anjali for Detailed Information.👍

Please consulting the AYURVEDIC shalakya ENT SPECIALIST 💯 u ll get results

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-If the optic nerve is damaged by 90%, it usually cannot recover because the optic nerve does not regenerate. Treatment is focused on preventing further damage, not restoring lost vision. Ayurveda may help with irritation, but it cannot repair optic nerve damage or safely control high eye pressure. An eye specialist’s treatment is necessary to protect the remaining vision. — so kindly visit ayurveda shalkya specialist for proper evaluation and decision of treatment.

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Hello So, you’re 53, dealing with optic nerve problems, eye pressure, and some irritation for a few months now. You’re wondering if getting back to 90% vision is doable and if Ayurveda can actually make a difference in how you see, ease the pressure, and protect your eyes. Totally get why you’re asking – it’s a big deal! AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING From an Ayurvedic point of view, optic nerve problems are seen as a Drishti Nadi Dushti. It’s like: – Your Vata is drying out the nerve, making it weak. – Your Pitta is causing swelling and pressure. – The Rakta dhatu (blood) isn’t flowing well to the nerve. This can end up in: – The nerve not sending signals right. – Eye hurting. – Pressure building up. – Vision slowly getting worse. If you don’t take care of it, it could turn into something like glaucoma. So, the goal here is to: – Keep the nerve from getting worse. – Ease off the eye pressure. – Get the blood flowing better to the nerve. – Help the nerve cells get better. – Keep what vision you have and maybe even see better. AYURVEDIC PLAN INTERNAL MEDICATION 1. Saptamrit Lauh – 2 tablets, twice a day 2 Mahatriphala Ghrita – 1 tsp, twice a day 3. Punarnava Mandur– 2 tablets, twice a day 4. Brahmi Vati – 2 tablets, twice a day 5. Chandraprabha Vati – 2 tablets, twice a day These should help with blood flow, bring down the pressure, and feed the optic nerve. Things to Do (Really Important): To be done under ayurvedic shalkya (eye expert) – Netra Tarpana – Shirodhara – Nasya with Anu Taila These should get the circulation going in the optic nerve and lower that eye pressure. HOME REMEDIES: – Wash your eyes with Triphala water. – Put ghee in your nose (Pratimarsha Nasya)- 2 drops in each nostrils – Drink carrot juice. – Have some Amla. What to Eat: Eat more: – Ghee – Green veggies – Carrots – Pumpkin – Fruits – Nuts Avoid – Tea – Coffee – Screen time – Late nights LIFESTYLE: – Relax your eyes. – Don’t stare at your phone too much. – Do yoga and breathing exercises. – Get enough sleep. One last thing: If the nerve damage is pretty recent, getting back 30–50% of your vision might be possible. Getting all the way back to 90% is probably not going to happen, but we can try to stop it from getting worse and keep the vision you’ve got. Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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39 days ago

Dr am 38 years old only.

sorry for mistype If any doubt you can be free to ask

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IF THERE IS DOCUMENTED NINETY PERCENT OPTIC NERVE DAMAGE THE POSSIBILITY OF COMPLETE RECOVERY IS VERY LIMITED OPTIC NERVE FIBERS ONCE SEVERELY DAMAGED DO NOT FULLY REGENERATE IN MODERN MEDICAL UNDERSTANDING HOWEVER THE MAIN GOAL IS TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE SUPPORT REMAINING FUNCTION AND REDUCE ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS FIRST IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE UNDER REGULAR CARE OF AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST ESPECIALLY TO MONITOR INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE VISUAL FIELD AND RETINAL STATUS CONDITIONS LIKE GLAUCOMA REQUIRE STRICT PRESSURE CONTROL IF EYE SURROUNDING PRESSURE AND IRRITATION ARE PRESENT THEY MUST BE EVALUATED TO RULE OUT ACTIVE INFLAMMATION OR RAISED EYE PRESSURE FROM AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OPTIC NERVE DAMAGE CAN BE CORRELATED WITH DRISHTI NADI KSHAYA INVOLVING VATA PRADHAN TRIDOSHA DUSHTI MANAGEMENT FOCUSES ON VATA SHAMANA RASAYANA SUPPORT AND NETRA POSHANA BUT THIS IS SUPPORTIVE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR CRITICAL OPHTHALMIC CARE THERAPIES SUCH AS NETRA TARPANA NASYA WITH APPROPRIATE MEDICATED OILS AND INTERNAL MEDHYA RASAYANA LIKE GUDUCHI OR YASHTIMADHU MAY BE CONSIDERED BASED ON INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT TO SUPPORT NERVE NOURISHMENT AND REDUCE IRRITATION LOCAL EYE IRRITATION CAN SOMETIMES IMPROVE WITH PROPER PITTA SHAMANA AND SCREEN TIME REDUCTION AVOID EYE STRAIN PROLONGED SCREEN EXPOSURE SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND UNCONTROLLED DIABETES OR HYPERTENSION IF PRESENT MAINTAIN REGULAR FOLLOW UP TESTING REALISTICALLY AYURVEDA CAN HELP IN SYMPTOM CONTROL SLOWING PROGRESSION AND SUPPORTING OVERALL OCULAR HEALTH BUT COMPLETE REVERSAL OF ADVANCED OPTIC NERVE DAMAGE IS NOT EXPECTED EARLY AND INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT GIVES BETTER LONG TERM OUTCOME

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39 days ago

Thanks for response Dear Ayurvedic Doctors am very much thankful to connect here and discuss my issue with you all… Actually am based out in Hyderabad and with so much stress of this optical nerve issue and other tensions also there (Personal Multiple Reasons), am requesting you all to suggest best Dr in Hyderabad (Am Basically from Hyderabad) or any other place also am ready for my Treatment immediately. So am expecting thoughtful responses for betterment from this tough situations.

DEAR YOU CAN CONSULT TRUSTED OPHTHALMOLOGISTS IN HYDERABAD LIKE LV PRASAD EYE INSTITUTE OR KALLAM ANJI REDDY EYE HOSPITAL FOR SPECIALIZED OPTIC NERVE CARE FOR AN INTEGRATED APPROACH YOU CAN ALSO VISIT AYURVEDIC HOSPITALS LIKE SDM AYURVEDA HOSPITAL AYUSH HERBAL HOSPITAL OR SHRI KOTTUR AYURVEDIC CLINIC IN HYDERABAD EXPERIENCED AYURVEDIC DOCTORS THERE PROVIDE NETRA RASAYANA AND SUPPORTIVE EYE THERAPIES EARLY AND COMBINED MANAGEMENT HELPS PROTECT YOUR REMAINING VISION AND REDUCE EYE DISCOMFORT

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90% optic nerve damage is severe & usually irreversible No Ayurvedic medicine, Panchakarma or herb has proven ability to regrow or restore 90% damaged optic nerve fibers. If cause was glaucoma / ischemic optic neuropathy / trauma / optic neuritis then damage is permanent in most cases. ✓Ayurveda can help to Improve micro-circulation to surviving nerve fibers Relieve eye pressure, irritation, dryness, burning Support overall eye health & slow further progression ✓Medicines Triphala Ghrita – 5–10 gm morning with warm water or milk Saptamrita Loha – 250 mg twice daily after food with ghee + honey Praval Pishti – 250 mg twice daily with cold water Anu Taila Nasya – 2 drops each nostril morning ✓Daily Routine Netra Tarpana (if possible at Ayurvedic center) – ghee eye bath 7–14 days Warm ghee eye massage (outer eyelids only) + palming 5–10 min twice daily Avoid bright light, screens, rubbing eyes ✓Do not rely on Ayurveda for optic nerve regeneration , it is supportive only Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Thanks Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh. Sir ji there is no cure in allopathy and as you said in ayurveda too, we are in 21st century AI Era and everything possible in Health Sector for almost all diseases. But don’t know exactly why the opthalmology haven’t that much research to treat the optic nerve might be Trauma or As you mentioned other reasons there, now my worry is it’s only the left eye initially am suffering since 4 to 6 months almost but now am suffering with my right eye too heavy pressure on both eyes and pain there, as I visited few doctors like famous and the best hospitals in Hyderabad both neuro and opthalmology but they haven’t told me the exact reason and treatment for this. Am feeling helpless with this situation, I thought our ancient history of having many cures through ayurvedic procedures that’s why am seeking advice or suggestions here to preserve my both eyes as I lost my two original things in my body are artificial now. So am humbly requesting you all please help me out from this situation by suggesting me the best to save my eyes. Thanks one and all. 👍

In Ayurveda, raised eye pressure and optic nerve compromise are seen under tridoshaja eye disorders, with predominance of Vata-pitta imbalance leading to obstruction in the channels (srotas) GOALS OF AYURVEDIC SUPPORT -Reduce vata-pitta aggravation -Improve Netra dhatus (eye tissue nutrition) -Support circulation and fluid balance -Provide gentle, non invasive measures given advanced age. INTERNAL MEDICINES 1) TRIPHALA GHRITA= 1/4 tsp with warm water at night, if digestion allows. =nourishes optic nerve and supports eye health 2) PUNARNAVADI KASHAYA= 25ml + warm water after meals =useful in reducing fluid retention and balancing kapha-vata, but must be used cautiously in CKD . 3) TRIPHALA CHOORNA EYE WASH= soak 1/2 tsp triphala powder in water overnight, filter very well, use strained water for gentle eyewash in the morning (if tolerated) LOCAL/ OCULAR THERAPIES -NETRA TARPANA= (gentle ghee/oil pooling therapy) -=usually done in Ayurvedic clinics, but at advanced age and high IOP, only mild lubrication with medicated ghee (e.g- Mahatriphal ghrita eye drops, 1 drop once daily) may be considered -ANJANA (collyrium)= avoid strong rasanjana or irritant collyriums in elderly DIET AND LIFESTYLE SUPPORT -Favour cooling, light, sattvik diet= boiled vegetables, gourds, leafy vegetables (spinach, kela), barley, and moong dal -Avoid=excess salt, fermented foods, spicy/oily food, heavy curd, excessive tea/coffee -Stay hydrated, but follow fluid restriction as per CKD management -Gentle breathing= sheetali pranayam, Anulom-vilom- helps reduce stress and regulate intraocular pressure SIMPLE HOME EYE CARE -cold compress with clean cloth dipped in cool water- soothes burning and reduces strain -Gentle palming (rubbing palms, placing over eyes - relaxes optic nerves) -Adequate rest, avoid bright glare, excessive TV/ Phone KEY CONSIDERATIONS -At IOP= 45, vision loss can progress rapidly-> do not stop allopathic drops -Ayurvedic measures here are supportive, not curative at this stage DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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Optic nerve damage needs very careful management. If damage is already around 90%, full recovery is usually not guaranteed, but supportive treatment may help slow progression, support remaining function and improve comfort depending on the cause. Ayurveda can be used as supportive care to reduce inflammation, support eye health and improve overall balance, but it should not replace regular eye specialist follow-up, especially if eye pressure is involved. Helpful measures may include: • Proper sleep and reducing eye strain (screen breaks, good lighting) • Supporting digestion and reducing excess heat or inflammation through diet • Selected internal or external therapies may be considered individually after assessment Because optic nerve health is delicate, a personalized consultation is strongly recommended so treatment is safe and coordinated with ophthalmology care.

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Yes you can personally see MD ayurvedic doctor shalya specialised in ophthalmology. Can give you relief and treatment Meanwhile you can take Amalaki Rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water and Saptamritlauh 1-0-1 after food with water.

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