Now, effective therapy for rare eye diseases

Eyes, they say, are windows to the world. These days, eye diseases are proliferating across age groups. And though modern medicine has analysed these diseases in detail and come up with remedies wherever possible, there are still many eye conditions that cannot be treated successfully such as Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). However, in Ayurveda, there are effective treatments for this and other conditions like night blindness, day blindness, etc.

Now Mumbaiites can easily avail highly effective treatment for rare eye diseases. Sreedhareeyam, the famous Kerala-based Ayurvedic Eye Hospital, which was awarded the Centre for Excellence by the Government of India, has recently opened a branch in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, to make the highly effective treatments of Ayurvedic ophthalmology available in the city.

Ayurvedic exponents have specialised treatises on more than hundred diseases affecting the eye. These diseases relate to the pupil, iris, cornea, retina, optic nerves, disc, etc. Among the causes of these diseases are bad food habits, excess acidic and alkalic juices in the system, drug abuse, unhealthy sleeping positions, cold baths while the body is still sweating, shifting vision focus abruptly from far to near objects, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke and sometimes, even excessive laughter.

Tantra, a branch of Ayurveda, discussed the origin, early stages, symptoms, treatment of eye ailments in detail. Srotha Shudhi is advised in cases caused by defective blood circulation. Treatments to cleanse the eyes like

Dhara, Thalam, Swedanam and Parishekam are also advocated.

The Mumbai clinic has been set up to offer every treatment that is available at the main hospital in Kerala. They will also have specially trained Ayurvedic physicians and Panchakarma experts. Besides ophthalmology, the centre will also offer therapies for other diseases like migraines, stressrelated problems, spinal disorders, multiple sclerosis, stroke, muscular dystrophy and atrophy, neurological disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, diabetes, etc. One can also avail rejuvenation therapy which boosts the immune system and acts as a preventive measure against diseases. In addition to the medical experts at the Mumbai centre, senior doctors from Kerala will also be available for consultation twice a month.

To know more, contact Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital & Panchakarma Centre, C1, F2 (F-type) Devdarshan Apartments, Plot No 6, Sector 11, Nerul, Navi Mumbai or email us at mumbaibranch@sreedhareeyam.com or call 022- 27706655.

Source: Mumbai Times