scholarly journals PREVENTIVE CARE IN OPHTHALMOLOGY – A REVIEW ARTICLE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 2850-2858
Author(s):  
Seema Yadav ◽  
Hardik Chudasama ◽  
Gulab Chand Pamanani ◽  
Aparna Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
Sense Organs ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
Eye Disorders ◽  
Nasal Application ◽  
Watching Tv ◽  
Important Branch

Shalakya Tantra is an important branch in Ayurveda which deals with the diseases of the supraclavicular region. Eyecare is described under "Shalakya Tantra”. The eye is the most important and sensitive of five sense organs in the human body. Ayurveda also gives prime importance to the eye and primarily aim at the prevention of disease and promotion of positive health. Some of the faulty lifestyle exposures like sedentary habits, smoking, alcohol consumption, fat, sugar-rich diet, junk food, high carbohydrate food etc are notably associated with the risk of developing eye diseases. Association of eye diseases with Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Aahara-Vihara, Mind, Occu- pation, and Aging process are also important. Factors like continuous hours spent reading, watching TV, using mobile and working on computers take their toll on eye health. Ayurveda possesses vivid information about the lifestyle leading to healthy living and also the preventive strategies in general. For eye diseases, a few daily regi- mens like Aschyotana (eye drops), Anjana (Collyrium), Nasya (nasal application of drugs), Abhyanga (oil massage) are promoted as high-end measures for the maintenance of eye health, Various Netra vyayama (eye exercis- es), Yoga, Pranayama and Satkriya (Neti, Trataka etc) are also an effective therapy for healing of eye disorders. Keywords: Dincharya, Ritucharya, Aschyotana, Anjana, Padabhyanga

Yoga and Ayurveda based conceptual study on role of Neti Karma in Eye Diseases

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijayalaxmi N. Harnoor ◽  
Nirmala C.
Keyword(s):  
Mode Of Action ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Human Existence ◽  
Sense Organs ◽  
Eye Disorders ◽  
Clear Vision ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Conceptual Study

Yoga and Ayurveda are the unique sciences of antiquity. Both were developed and practiced in similar circumstances with similar objectives in the same land. Both are based on similar concept of human existence. Currently there is an emerging trend towards the holistic approach to the health related problems. The study focuses on the role of Netikarma in eye diseases based on Yoga and Ayurveda concepts. The study aims to reveal the facts on the benefits of Netikarma w.s.r to eye diseases based on the concepts explained in Yoga and Ayurveda Shastra. Ayurveda and Yoga both accepts Panchajnanendriyas i.e., sense organs. Eye is considered to be superior amongst the sense organs. In Astanga Hridaya it is said that “All efforts should be made to protect our eyes because for the blind man day and night are the same.” Yoga shastra describes six purificatory measures (Shat Karma) as the means of Nadi Shodhana. Among the Shatkarmas, Trataka and Neti are said to bring clear vision. Therefore this study is taken up to understand the mode of action of Netikarma in eye disorders.

scholarly journals INDIGENOUS DRUGS FOR EYE DISORDERS IN SHATKALPA ADHYAY OF KASHYAPA SAMHITA

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 3038-3048
Author(s):  
Y Shrivas
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
The Body ◽  
Local People ◽  
Sense Organs ◽  
Eye Disorders

The eye is one of the sense organs with the most important function of vision. Though of prime importance, it is a very delicate and sensitive part of the body and is exposed to the environment. Through ages, different herbs are being used in indian traditional medicine for treating eye disorders. These drugs are termed chakshushyadravyas in ayurveda texts, bruhattrayi as well as laghutrayi. Kashyapasamhita, a text on ayurveda pediatrics contributes a special chapter on six drugs for treating eye disorders in children. The present article reviews indigenous drugs mentioned in the sixth chapter of kalpasthan of kashyapa samhita in the management of eye disorders. Indigenous drugs for eye disorders in shatkalpaadhyay of kashyapasamhita: a review. Out of the six drugs stated by kashyapa for treating eye diseases some are common with other textbooks and well known. They have been traditionally used by local people with good results for years but there is a need to re-establish the use of these drugs in prophylaxis and management of eye conditions in a scientific way including standardization and aseptic use of these drugs.

pH measurement and phosphate determination in pharmaceutical eye drops for eye diseases by digital image analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 105854
Author(s):  
Irati Berasarte ◽  
Ane Bordagaray ◽  
Rosa Garcia-Arrona ◽  
Miren Ostra ◽  
Maider Vidal
Keyword(s):  
Image Analysis ◽  
Digital Image ◽  
Digital Image Analysis ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Ph Measurement ◽  
Eye Drops

New approaches to pharmacotherapy of allergic eye diseases

2015 ◽  
pp. 18-26
Author(s):  
Zoya Veselovska ◽  
Nataliia Veselovska
Keyword(s):  
Effective Means ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Tear Film ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Lipid Layer ◽  
Ophthalmic Surgery ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
New Approaches ◽  
New Generation

The problem of studying the prеvalencе of allergic diseases of the eye and the search for new approaches and effective means to correct this condition does not lose its relevance. The presented data on the state of profound biochemical studies of the tear film in allergic conditions justify the expediency of the use of eye drops of a new generation. As a result of experimental studies on the effect on the lipid layer ectoine was discovered the mechanism of its therapeutic action. This paper presents compelling evidence that new eye drops based on natural molecules ectoine which are able to restore and maintain the functional state of the lipid layer of the tear film in the pharmacotherapy of аllergic diseases of anterior surface of the eye. The analyzes of multiple experimental data revealed the clear evidence of mechanisms of action on the eye and the first clinical experience with a new pharmacological agent testifies to its strong anti-inflammatory and regenerative effect due to the stabilization of the lipid layer of the tear film and the protection of the front surface of the eye tissue from the hyperosmolarity. It was confirmed by the subjective and objective reducing eye irritation and dryness in reducing itching and burning from the conjunctiva, to improve the moisture level of the surface of the eye, to reduce discomfort of the eyes. The drug can be used in children older than 2 years and adults, when wearing contact lenses, ophthalmic surgery and after an eye injury. Based on this, it can be conclude that the appearance in the arsenal of new-generation antiallergic eye drops (EYE-t) with sufficient efficacy and safety profile can be regarded as a promising alternative approach to the treatment of allergic and inflammatory eye diseases.

scholarly journals Improving eye health using a child-to-child approach in Bariadi, Tanzania

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ving F. Chan ◽  
Hasan Minto ◽  
Eden Mashayo ◽  
Kovin S. Naidoo
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Error ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Health Messages ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Vision Screening ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Two Phases

Purpose: Vision Champions (VC) are children trained to perform simple eye health screening and share eye health messages among their community. Our objectives were to assess the ability of VC in identifying and referring children and the community with refractive error and obvious ocular disease and to assess the change in knowledge and practice of eye healthseeking behaviour of the community 3 months after the introduction of the Vision Champion Programme.Methods: We purposively sampled 600 households and interviewed 1051 participants in two phases with a close-ended questionnaire. The numbers of children screened, referred by the VC and those who attended the Vision Centre were recorded. The percentage of people who answered the questions correctly were compared between Phase 1 (P1) and Phase 2 (P2).Results: The VC shared their eye health messages with 6311 people, screened 7575 people’s vision and referred 2433 people for further care. The community were more aware that using eye ointment not prescribed by doctors (P1 = 58.96% vs. P2 = 72.75%) can lead to blindness. Participants were more aware that they should not administer eye drops in stock (P1 = 44.18% vs. P2 = 61.37%) or received from a friend or relative (P1 = 53.23% vs. P2 = 72.35%) if their eyes are red and painful.Conclusion: Children have the potential to effectively share eye health messages and conduct simple vision screening for their families and peers. Efforts are needed to sensitise the community to improve the referral or follow-up rate.

Antibacterial therapy of infectious eye diseases

2021 ◽  
pp. 38-40
Author(s):  
A. E. Babushkin ◽  
◽  
G. R. Saitova ◽  
E. N. Matyukhina ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Contact Lenses ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Clinical Effectiveness ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Bacterial Keratitis ◽  
Good Tolerability ◽  
Combined Use

The aim of the work was to study the clinical effectiveness of the combined treatment of keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis of bacterial etiology with the combined use of ocomistin eye drops and oftocipro ointment. These drugs were used in complex therapy in 12 patients in the treatment of this ophthalmopathology, which was caused corneal microtrauma after ingestion of foreign bodies or wearing contact lenses. At the same time, in most cases, microflora in the form of staphylococci was detected. Observations of the effectiveness of such a combined treatment for infectious and bacterial lesions of the eye anterior segment showed good tolerability and high (in 11 patients, in 91.7% of cases) clinical effectiveness of this therapy. Key words: bacterial keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis, treatment, antiseptic-okomistin, antibiotic-ciprofloxacin ointment.

Current status of eye disorders caused by docetaxel administration every 3 weeks: A case-control study in Japanese patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 655-665 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusuke Noguchi ◽  
Yugo Kawashima ◽  
Megumi Maruyama ◽  
Hiroko Kawara ◽  
Yoko Tokuyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Japanese Patients ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Eye Disorders ◽  
Control Study

Purpose Docetaxel is known to cause eye disorders. In this study, current status of eye disorders caused by docetaxel administration every 3 weeks in Japanese patients was examined. Methods This case-control study targeted patients who were newly administered docetaxel at the Kyoto Okamoto Memorial Hospital between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2018. Eye disorder occurrence was defined as an event in which the pharmacist confirmed the symptoms in a patient interview and the ophthalmologist diagnosed the disorder. Results Of the 89 subjects, 7 (7.9%) had eye disorders. The symptoms were watering eyes (7.9%), a stye and eye discharge (2.2% each), corneal and conjunctival disorder, visual acuity reduction, and blepharedema (1.1% each). Four patients who presented with watering eyes, eye discharge, or corneal and conjunctival disorder showed improvement with the use of eye drops such as artificial tears. Two patients who presented with a stye showed improvement with the use of oral cefcapene. One patient with mild symptoms showed spontaneous improvement. However, one patient had irreversible visual acuity reduction. The multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that a cumulative docetaxel dose of ≥300 mg/m2 (odds ratio: 15.50, 95% confidence interval: 1.37–175.00, p = 0.027) and concomitant cyclophosphamide use (odds ratio: 13.20, 95% confidence interval: 1.13–153.00, p = 0.039) were significant risk factors associated with eye disorders. Conclusion In conclusion, it was determined that docetaxel-related eye disorders might be influenced by the cumulative dose of docetaxel and concomitant cyclophosphamide use. In addition, relatively mild symptoms improved with medication.

Autologous Serum Eye Drops for the Treatment of Dry Eye Diseases

Cornea ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 27 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. S25-S30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takashi Kojima ◽  
Akihiro Higuchi ◽  
Eiki Goto ◽  
Yukihiro Matsumoto ◽  
Murat Dogru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Autologous Serum ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Serum Eye Drops

scholarly journals Pattern of eye diseases among participants of free eye screening program in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 657
Author(s):  
Emem G. Abraham ◽  
Emmanuel O. Megbelayin
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Program ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Corneal Opacity ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Health Indices ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
Age Related

Background: Vision screening can help discover some problems hitherto unknown to the patient but it is also a fact that many other disease conditions may also be missed during screening depending on the qualification and skill of those carrying out the test and the available instruments for screening. Eye diseases differ from country to country and even within the same country from community to community and knoweledge of the disease pattern in a given environment is critical for planning of appropraite intervention programs.Methods: Free eye health intervention program was carried out and patients were inially screened by optometrists and ophthalmic nurses for cataract, presbyopia and other minor ophthalmic problems. Patients that had other problems including complicated cataract were referred for further consultation with the ophthalmologists in the field..Results: Of the 547 who were further screened by the ophthalmologists in the field 243 (44.4%) were males and 304 (55.6%) were females with male to female ratio of 1: 1.25. The age range was 1-87 years. The mean(SD) age was 51.27years, median 53years, and mode was 60 years. Cataract and its related problem was the commonest condition139(25.4%), followed by glaucoma 78(14.3%). Age related macular degeneration(AMD) was the commonest posterior segment finding 27(4.9%)  while corneal opacity 11(2.0%) was the commonest anterior segment finding and 19(3.5%) were bilaterally blind.Conclusions: The eye health indices of the people as shown by the disease prevalence and the number of those bilaterally blind are still very poor.

scholarly journals Advantages of “Soft Steroids” in the Treatment of Inflammatory Eye Diseases. Оverview

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 778-783
Author(s):  
D. Yu. Maychuk ◽  
A. A. Tarkhanova
Keyword(s):  
Ocular Hypertension ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Immunosuppressive Activity ◽  
Combination Drug ◽  
Additional Advantage ◽  
Eye Disorders ◽  
Mucin Expression ◽  
Combination Drugs ◽  
Ocular Pressure

The purpose to assess the benefits of using soft steroids in the treatment of inflammatory eye disorders according to literature data.Methods. The literature review concerning the administration of the gluco-corticosteroids and combination drugs based on gluco-corticosteroid for the treatment of inflammatory eye disorders. Both Russian and foreign sources for the 1980–2021 period were analyzed.The results. The combination drugs containing anti-infective drugs and gluco-corticosteroids are actively applied for the treatment of inflammatory eye disorders. That exerts joint ethiopathogenetic effect on the disorder. However, gluco-corticosteroid being a part of such drugs (predominantly dexamethasone) as often as not leads to ocular hypertension. In order to deal with this problem the so-called soft steroids (also classified as gluco-corticosteroids) were introduced. They lessen the possibility of the ocular hypertension and are marked by high efficiency and increased safety profile. One of the representatives of soft steroids is fluorometholone. There is a large evidential base in the modern literature that confirms much lesser influence of fluorometholone on ocular pressure if compared to dexamethasone. At the same time, dexamethasone has a higher anti-inflammatory activity, while on the other hand, its systemic immunosuppressive activity is lower. What is more, in terms of influence on the ocular surfaces, dexamethasone has an additional advantage which is causing mucin expression in conjuctival and corneal epithelium. The above mentioned merits of dexamethasone served as basis for its inclusion into the combination drug called Floas-T which is essentially the combination of tobramycin 0.3 % and fluorometholone 0.1 %. It is used in the treatment of inflammatory eye diseases and diseases of eye appendages, as well as for profylaxis of the diseases in the postoperative period.Conclusion. Combination drugs containing anti-infective components and gluco-corticosteroids seem to be highly promising for the treatment of inflammatory eye diseases. One of them worth highlighting is Floas-T classified as soft steroids containing tobramycin and fluorometholone. It compares to dexamethasone favourably in terms of efficiency, while contributing less to ocular hypertension.

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