Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 16, 2025
10:24
Regenerative Therapy by Suprachoroidal Cell Autograft in Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration: Preliminary In Vivo Report
Published on: February 12, 2018
10.2K
Ayurvedic management central serous retinopathy - A case report
1Dept of Shalakya Tantra, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Clappana(PO), Kollam, Kerala, 690525, India.
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
|September 13, 2023
Summary
Ayurvedic treatment rapidly resolved Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR) edema and improved vision. Prompt Ayurvedic intervention for CSR shows promising results and non-recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Ayurvedic Medicine
Background:
- Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR) causes vision impairment due to retinal fluid accumulation.
- Current treatments involve observation or procedures with potential neuroretinal damage.
Observation:
- A 53-year-old male with recent vision blurring diagnosed with CSR received Ayurvedic treatment.
- Treatment included oral medications (Punarnvadi kashaya, Candraprabha Vati, Tiktaka ghrita) and external therapies (Shiropichu, Anjana karma).
Findings:
- Within one month, visual acuity improved to 6/6, and Optic Coherence Tomography confirmed complete CSR resolution.
- A one-year follow-up showed no recurrence of the condition.
Implications:
- Ayurvedic treatment offers a rapid and effective solution for CSR edema with significant visual recovery.
- Early Ayurvedic intervention for CSR is recommended as a primary treatment modality for better outcomes.
Related Concept Videos
01:27Open Angle Glaucoma: Treatment
477
In open-angle glaucoma, the iridocorneal angle remains open, but the trabecular meshwork becomes stiff, slowing down the outflow of aqueous humor. This causes a buildup of aqueous humor in the anterior chamber, leading to a sudden increase in intraocular pressure. The treatment for open-angle glaucoma focuses on reducing the elevated intraocular pressure by either decreasing the secretion of aqueous humor or increasing its outflow.
Drugs such as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, α2- and...
Drugs such as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, α2- and...
477
01:28Angle Closure Glaucoma: Treatment
559
Angle-closure glaucoma, or closed-angle glaucoma, is an eye condition where the iris bulges out and blocks the iridocorneal angle, resulting in a buildup of aqueous humor and increased intraocular pressure. Immediate medical attention is necessary due to the sudden onset of symptoms. The treatment for angle-closure glaucoma includes short-term and long-term approaches. Short-term treatment involves using eye drops like pilocarpine to lower intraocular pressure by increasing aqueous humor...
559
01:25Glaucoma: Overview
618
Glaucoma is an eye condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure that damages the retina and optic nerve, leading to irreversible blindness if left untreated. The human eye has various components, including the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, and optic nerve. Aqueous humor is secreted by the epithelium of the ciliary body in the posterior chamber and flows through the trabecular meshwork and canal of Schlemm, maintaining normal intraocular pressure. The trabecular meshwork and the canal...
618
01:26Nephrotic Syndrome II : Assessment and Medical Management
8
IntroductionNephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder marked by excessive protein loss in the urine, leading to various systemic complications. This condition often results from damage to the glomeruli—the kidney's filtering units—causing proteinuria, low blood protein levels, and fluid retention. Understanding the assessment, diagnosis, and management of nephrotic syndrome is essential for effective treatment and prevention of further kidney damage.AssessmentPatient History: Document...
8
01:24Nephrotic Syndrome III : Nursing Management
19
Nursing management for nephrotic syndrome adapts as the disease progresses, with strategies evolving to address advancing symptoms and complications.Early-Stage Management In the early stages, nursing interventions for nephrotic syndrome resemble those used in managing acute glomerulonephritis, focusing on symptom monitoring, fluid balance, and managing mild to moderate edema.Vital Signs: Regularly monitor blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature to promptly identify...
19