AYURVEDA AND MODERN PERSPECTIVE ON EYE CARE AND NUTRITION
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Eyes hold special status among all the sense organs because good vision is crucial for social and intellectual development of human beings. Hence eyes are the most precious gift of God to mankind. As per the WHO statistics global blindness due to eye diseases is 37 million, due to refractive errors it is 8 million. Ayurveda is a philosophy of life with holistic approach which plays an important role in prevention of blindness. Therefore, authentic Ayurvedic classics prescribe several preventive and curative measures for eye diseases including dietary advices. Many of the classics explained Chakshushya food items and drugs which can be regularly used and dietary and behavioral practices which are harmful for the eyes. Ghee, asparagus, amaranths sp., brinjal, snake gourd, green gram, bitter gourd, amalaki, barley, drumsticks, radish, flesh of birds, meat of wild animals, wheat, red rice, pomegranate etc. are the recommended food items by ancient acharyas. The ancient knowledge has been proved by the several clinical studies at modern era. Specially Vit A, C and E are responsible for lens and retinal defects such as cataract and ARMD respectively. Zinc and carotenoids are play a significant role on retinal and macular diseases. Vit C and essential fatty acids are responsible for dry eye syndrome, infectious eye diseases and Sjogren’s syndrome. Hence it can be concluded that ancient knowledge regarding nutrients and eye care is undoubtable. Persons should take a balanced healthy diet which contains plenty of fresh leafy vegetables, fresh fruits and animal food products for the health and nutrition of eyes.
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Surangi K. G. , Shamsa Fiaz
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