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Akshay Anand1, Shweta Modgil, Vijay Lakshmi Sharma
1Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Research Lab, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India.
Journal of Cellular Biochemistry
|May 14, 2014
Summary
This review explores herbal extracts for treating eye diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, highlighting their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits for neuroprotection.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology and Herbal Medicine
- Neuroprotection and Oxidative Stress
Background:
- Common eye diseases worldwide include glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataract, and conjunctivitis.
- India is projected to be among the top five countries for glaucoma cases.
- Limited success in developing new drugs drives interest in traditional herbal treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review herbal extracts investigated for neuroprotective roles in eye diseases.
- To discuss active components and mechanisms of action for these herbal extracts.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on herbal extracts for eye-related neuroprotection.
- Analysis of active components and their proposed mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Several herbal extracts show potential for moderating antioxidant machinery in the retina.
- Herbal extracts may trigger neuroprotective pathways relevant to retinal damage.
- Active components responsible for neuroprotection have been identified.
Conclusions:
- Herbal extracts offer a promising avenue for managing eye diseases with neurodegenerative components.
- Further research into Ayurvedic and local herbs can yield novel therapeutic strategies for ophthalmological conditions.
