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COMPREHENSIVE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SIMPLE MYOPIC ASTIGMATISM WITH NETRA TARPANA AND TRIPHALA GUGGULU: A DETAILED CASE REPORT

*Dr. Kinjal Jeetendrakumar Panchal, Dr. Suresh Amrutbhai Prajapati

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Introduction: Refractive errors such as myopia and astigmatism are among the most common ocular disorders globally, often leading to dependence on spectacles or contact lenses. Difficulty in tolerating optical devices and the desire for natural management encourage patients to seek alternatives such as Ayurveda. Case Presentation: A 23-year-old female student presented with complaints of dimness of vision for distance and headache associated with the use of spectacles. Clinical examination revealed a visual acuity of 6/18 (Simple myopic astigmatism) in both eyes, which improved only to 6/9 with -4.00 D cylindrical lens correction in both eyes. She was also diagnosed with mild anemia. Ayurvedic management included 21 days of Netra Tarpana with Jivantyadi Ghrita and oral administration of Triphala Guggulu for three months, initiated on 30-06-2023. Outcomes: Following therapy, her symptoms significantly improved, and during follow-up examinations every six months, her unaided visual acuity remained stable. By the latest visit on 18-08-2025, the patient maintained 6/6 partial vision in both eyes without spectacles and reported complete relief from headache and visual strain. Conclusion: This case highlights the potential of integrative Ayurvedic approaches such as Netra Tarpana and Triphala Guggulu in improving visual function and reducing refractive dependence in myopic astigmatism.

Keywords: Myopia, Astigmatism, Ayurveda, Netra Tarpana, Jivantyadi Ghrita, Triphala Guggulu, Case Report.