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Eye Diseases

Eye diseases are a broad group of conditions that affect the eyes and vision. They range from mild issues like dry eyes to serious conditions like glaucoma or macular degeneration that can lead to vision loss or blindness.

What Are Eye Diseases?

Eye diseases refer to any functional or structural disorder of the eyes that affects vision, eye movement, or eye health. Some common eye diseases include:

Cataracts: Clouding of the eye lens.
Glaucoma: Increased intraocular pressure damaging the optic nerve.
Macular Degeneration: Deterioration of the central portion of the retina.
Dry Eye Syndrome: Inadequate tear production.
Conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the conjunctiva (pink eye).
Diabetic Retinopathy: Damage to retinal blood vessels due to diabetes.
Refractive Errors: Such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism.

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Causes, Symptoms, Diet and Lifestyle Tips for Eye Diseases

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Causes of Eye Diseases

Eye diseases may be caused by internal health issues, aging, or external factors. Common causes include:

Genetic/Hereditary Factors

Family history of glaucoma, macular degeneration, or color blindness.

Aging

Risk increases with age for cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration.

Chronic Health Conditions

Diabetes, hypertension, and autoimmune diseases can lead to secondary eye problems.

Lifestyle Factors

Excessive screen time → Digital eye strain.
Smoking → Increases risk of cataracts, AMD.
Poor sleep → Affects tear production and eye recovery.

Environmental Exposure

UV radiation from sun → Cataracts and pterygium.
Dust and pollutants → Dry eyes, conjunctivitis.

Infections or Injuries

Bacterial or viral infections can cause conjunctivitis or uveitis.
Trauma to the eye can lead to structural damage.

Symptoms of Eye Diseases

Depending on the condition, symptoms can vary, but common signs include:

Symptom	Possible Cause
Blurred or double vision	Refractive errors, cataracts, glaucoma
Eye pain or redness	Infection, injury, uveitis
Dryness or grittiness	Dry eye syndrome
Light sensitivity (photophobia)	Uveitis, migraines, corneal issues
Floaters or flashes of light	Retinal detachment, vitreous issues
Difficulty seeing at night	Vitamin A deficiency, cataracts
Gradual loss of vision	Glaucoma, macular degeneration
Itching or watery eyes	Allergies, conjunctivitis

Diet for Healthy Eyes

Nutrients & Best Foods for Eye Health

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Function: Prevents night blindness, maintains cornea health.
Sources: Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, mangoes, spinach.

Lutein & Zeaxanthin

Function: Protect retina from UV damage; reduce risk of cataracts and AMD.
Sources: Kale, spinach, corn, peas, broccoli, egg yolk.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Function: Reduce dry eyes and macular degeneration.
Sources: Flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, salmon, sardines.

Vitamin C

Function: Antioxidant, supports eye tissue repair.
Sources: Oranges, bell peppers, kiwi, berries, guava.

Vitamin E

Function: Protects cells from oxidative damage.
Sources: Almonds, sunflower seeds, avocado, wheat germ.

Zinc

Function: Helps vitamin A create melanin; important for night vision.
Sources: Pumpkin seeds, cashews, lentils, chickpeas, whole grains.

Lifestyle Tips:

Triphala eye wash: Cleanses and rejuvenates eyes.
Netra tarpana: A ghee-based eye therapy to nourish and strengthen vision.
Brahmi, Amalaki, and Yashtimadhu: Herbs that support brain and eye function.
Blink frequently, take screen breaks every 20 minutes.

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How Treatments Benefited in Disease

Netra Tarpana (Eye Rejuvenation Therapy)

A ring of black gram dough is placed around the eyes, and medicated ghee (like Triphala Ghrita or Jeevantyadi Ghrita) is poured and retained over the eyes.
Benefits:
- Nourishes optic nerves and eye muscles.
- Improves clarity of vision and reduces eye fatigue.
- Helpful in dry eyes, eye strain, early-stage cataracts, and degeneration.

Netradhara (Herbal Eye Wash)

A stream of herbal decoction (like Triphala kwath) is gently poured over the eyes.
Benefits:
- Cleanses dust, toxins, pollutants from the eyes.
- Soothes burning, redness, watering, and eye fatigue.
- Very effective in computer vision syndrome, conjunctivitis, and dry eyes.

Takradhara (Medicated Buttermilk Pouring)

A stream of cool medicated buttermilk is poured on the forehead.
Use case: Often combined with Shirodhara.
Benefits:
- Reduces Pitta dosha and mental stress affecting vision.
- Used in glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and eye pressure imbalance.

Shirodhara (Oil Drip Therapy)

A steady stream of medicated oil (e.g., Brahmi oil) is poured over the forehead.
Benefits:
- Calms Vata-Pitta affecting the visual centers in the brain.
- Improves mental clarity, reduces eye strain, supports treatment for degenerative eye diseases.

Basti (Medicated Enema)

Herbal decoction or oil enema to balance Vata dosha, especially when nerve involvement is present.
Helps with:
- Optic nerve degeneration, vision-related neurological issues.
- Long-term maintenance of nerve tone and eye coordination.

Anjana (Medicated Collyrium Application)

Herbal paste or collyrium applied to the inner eyelid margin.
Benefits:
- Clears Kapha or mucus from the eyes.
- Improves vision sharpness and eye lubrication.
- Effective in watering eyes, eye infections, and early cataracts.