Abstract

EVIDENCE BASED CASE STUDY OF SHUSHKAKSHIPAKA W.S.R. TO DRY EYE IN SJÖGREN SYNDROME

Dr. Sarala Dudhat*, Dr. Swapnil Sankpal and Dr. Vinod Madavi

Abstract

Tears are important to the overall health of our eyes and our vision. Each time we blink a protective coating of tear is spread like a film over the front of our eyes. It protects & lubricates the eyes, reduces the risk of eye infection, wash away foreign particles and keep the surface of eye smooth and clear. Abnormalities of any of the component of the secretions lead to the instability of tear film resulting in dryness of the ocular surface. Sjögren syndrome (Keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is a general systemic & autoimmune disturbance usually occurring in women after menopause & often associated with Rheumatoid arthritis characterized by deficiency of lacrimal secretion leading to the dryness of the eyes. A 61 years old lady suffering from severe dry eyes due to KCS treated with 3 cycles of Basti, Tarpana and Nasya provided relief from symptoms of severe dry eyes.

Keywords: Tears are important Basti, Tarpana and Nasya provided relief from symptoms of severe dry eyes.