Hyperopia from the point of view of Ayurveda
Hyperopia or farsightedness is a vision condition in which objects far away can be seen clearly, but objects close appear unclear or may not be visible.
Because of hyperopia, light rays do not focus properly and do not send a clear image of what you're looking at to your brain.
There are 2 types of hypermetropia:
- Simple hypermetropia — the most common type. It includes axial and curvature hypermetropia due to biological variations in the development of the eye. It could be inherited.
- Pathological hypermetropia — is caused by congenital or acquired conditions that are not a part of the normal biological variation of development. It may be inherited too.
According to Ayurveda, all three doshas are responsible for conditions such as farsightedness.
How Ayurvedic doctors treat hyperopia
Ayurveda gives complete eye care based on traditional Panchakarma and Kriyakalpa procedures. It helps reduce the power of the lenses and stabilize the progression of hyperopia.
Hyperopia treatment procedures include oral medications, exersises and procedures. The most common are Nasya, Snehapana, Virechana, Tarpana, Seka and Aschyotana. Certain yoga exercises for the eyes can be used as an addition for eye vision improvement.
We recommend scheduling a consultation with our Ayurvedic doctor for the best results.
Tips for effective Ayurvedic treatment of hyperopia
- Always wash your eyes with cool water
- Cover eyes with cotton soaked in fresh goat milk
- Use pure castor oil as an eye drop
- Place cucumbers on your eyes to cool and moisturize them
Check the Ayurvedic treatment for other ophthalmology diseases:
Cataract, Conjunctivitis, Stye, Glaucoma, Myopia, Ophthalmology, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular degeneration, Astigmatism, Dry eye, Keratoconus, Squint (Strabismus), Pinguecula, Presbyopia, Eye allergies, Eye infections, Eye twitching, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Pterygium, Optic neuropathy.
