Computer vision syndrome can be cured by ayurveda.

2.  Introduction
 Causative factors of CVS
 Signs & Symptoms of CVS
 Treatment of CVS
 Preventive measures
 Conclusion
 References
 Acknowledgement

3. Introduction
 Computer is becoming a part of life.
 Though it is having advantage at work, Prolong usage of
it causing diseases .
 Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is current burning
problem of its users, mainly in the IT sector.
 CVS is similar to stress induced diseases like carpal
tunnel syndrome.
 According to National Institute of Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH), CVS affects 90% of computer users
who are spending 3hrs or more than that per day.

4. Introduction
 In modern system of medicine there is only symptomatic
treatment exists.
 In Ayurvedic system, According to Acharya Susruta CVS is
compared with Sushkakshi paka of Sarvagata Netra roga
with predominance of Vata and Pitta doshas.
 We can cure it and prevent it to some extent by Netra kriya
kalpas, Nasyam, Siro vasti, Ghrita pana etc. described by
Ancient Acharyas.

5. Etiological factors of CVS
 Working for number of hours continuously without
break.
 Distance from the screen.
 Glare on the screen.
 Seating posture.
 The angle of head to the screen.
 Illumination at the work place.
 Infrequent blinking of eyes.

6. Signs & Symptoms of CVS
 Head ache.
 Blurred vision/Double vision.
 Dry eyes.
 Red eyes.
 Eye Irritation.
 Neck & Shoulder pain.
 Eye Fatigue.

7. Signs & Symptoms of CVS
 The statistical expression of symptoms.
 The symptoms are arranged on x-axis & the % of severity
on the Y- axis.

8. Treatments of CVS
 Need of the treatment:
 In CVS the visual power as well as working hours per
day getting reduced.
 Improper care leads to further worsening of condition
of the patient.
 Which will effect the person as well as the economy of
concerned organiasation.
 The working hrs α out put = Economy.

9. Treatments of CVS
 CVS is the ailment of 20th century, so it is new to
medical science.
 According to modern system of medicine- Symptomatic
treatments like artificial tears, antibiotic and anti-inflammatory
eye drops & vitamin supplementation
orally.
 Research is going on its complete cure & prevention.

10. Treatments of CVS
 According to Ayurveda we can compare the CVS with
sushkakshi paka of sarvagata Netra roga.
 It is due to vitiation of Vata & Pitta which can curable
with medication.
 Treatments are mainly divided into two depending up
on their modes of administration.
 Local treatments: are effective and fast acting, kriya
kalpas, Nasyam, Siro vasti, Siro dhara etc.
 Systemic medications: are administered orally
powders, pills, and medicated ghee etc.

11. Treatment of CVS
 Kriya kalpas mainly used to treat CVS: these are
directly administered into the eye.
 Akshi tarpanam- Keeping medicated ghee in the eye
cavity by building a wall around the eye, with the
paste made by black gram’s flour.
 Aschyotanam- Instillation of medicated drops or oils
prepared with herbs.

12. Treatment of CVS
 Pindi- Keeping a lukewarm poultice of medicated
paste over the closed eye lids.
 Bidalakam-Keeping lukewarm medicated paste over
the closed eye lids as external application.

13. Treatment of CVS
 Sekam- Pouring medicated liquids on the closed eye
lids by continuous stream 10-15 minutes.
 Anjanam-Application of Collyrium in to the eye-inner
margin of the lower eyelid from inner canthus
to outer canthus.

14. Treatment of CVS
 Nasyam: The medicated oils of Vata subsiding nature
will be instilled into the both nostrils.
 Siro vasti: The medicated oils are kept over the head
by making a wall around the scalp with leather.
 Siro dhara: Pouring medicated oils & liquids over fore-head
and scalp by continuous stream 30-45 minutes.

15. Treatment of CVS
 The commonly using medicines for the purpose are:
 Herbal Powders –Triphala, Satavari, Aswagandha, Yashti
madhu, Nimba, Haridra etc.
 Ghee preparations-Triphala Ghritam. Jivantyadi
Ghritam, Patoladi ghritam.
 Collyrium-Rasanjanam, Nayana sukha varti.
 Oils- Gandha tailam, Ksheera bala (101 avartita tailam).
 Tablets-Saptamrita loham, Nayanamrita loham,
kanchanara guggulu.

16. Preventive measures
 Prevention is better than cure.
 Now a day’s- Avoiding exposure to computer is
impossible to professionals.
 But they can maintain certain guidelines which can
make them to prevent to some extent.
 They are:
 1. Wearing of anti glare lens.
 2. Blinking of eyes at least >10 times / minute.

17. Preventive measures
 3. Eye exercises.
 4. Taking breaks at work.

18. Preventive measures
 5. Follow computer Ergonomics

19. Preventive measures
 6. Regular usage of Ayurvedic medicine which
are rejuvenative to the eyes.
 7. In take of Vit-A rich diet.

20. Conclusion
 According to Acharya Susruta prevention is the first
line of treatment.
 Ayurveda is providing a better solution to CVS.
 The formulations and procedures followed by
Ayurvedic physicians are time tested & effective in
nature.
 Apart from that they are least harmful to take.

21. Conclusion
 Ayurvedic medicines can cross blood aqueous, blood
vitreous, blood retinal & blood brain barriers very
effectively due to their time of availability & greater
penetration capacity.
 Maximum numbers of ocular formulations given by
Acharyas are in pro drug form.
 It is better to have a regular eye check up & follow the
guidelines to prevent CVS.

22. References
 Ashtanga sangraha by Prof. K.R.Srikantha Murthy Vol-3
uttara sthana 18th chapter Sarvakshi roga vignaniya
adhyaya.
 Charaka samhita by Prof. P.V.Sharma Vol-2 chikitsa
sthana 26th chapter Trimarmiya chikitsa.
 Susruta samhita by Prof. K.R.Srikantha Murthy Vol-3
uttara tantra 6th & 9th chapters- Sarvagata roga
vignaniyam & Vatabhishyanada pratishedam
respectively.
 Vrundamadhava by Dr. Premvati Tewari & Dr. Asha
Kumari Vol-2 61st chapter Netra rogadhikara.

23. References
 Online reference
 URL http://www.sscasrh.org/index.php/faq-a-health-
library/articles-by-doctors/item/241-ayurveda-kriyakalpa-
in-computer-vision-syndrome
 URL
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3215
371/?report=classic A clinical study on “computer
vision syndrome” and its management with triphala
eye drops and saptamrita lauha.
 www.iamj.in, IAMJ: volume1; Issue3; May-June2013,
sivbalaji et al; Ayurvedic Approach on Computer
Vision Syndrome.

24. Acknowledgement
 1. Dr. Ch.Ramadevi.M.D, Sr.Lect.
 2. Dr. T. Praveen Kumar .M.D, Reader
Shalakya P.G Unit,
 3. Dr. M. Gurumurthy. M.D, Prof. & H.O.D
Dept. Of. SSP, Dr. B.R.K.R. Govt. Ayurvedic College,
Erragadda Hyderabad 500038, for their guidance and
support.