THE MANAGEMENT OF

COMPUTER VISION
SYNDROME (CVS)
BY AYURVEDIC PRINCIPLES.

By: Dr. Pancha janya Kumar. Deevi

P.G Scholar Shalakya- P.G unit.
Dept.of.S.S.P
Dr. B.R.K.R.Govt. Ayurvedic College,
Erragadda Hyderabad 500038.

Contents

Introduction
Causative factors of CVS
Signs & Symptoms of CVS
Treatment of CVS
Preventive measures
Conclusion
References
Acknowledgement

Introduction

Computer is becoming a part of life.

Though it is having advantage at work, Prolong
usage of it causing diseases .
Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is current
burning problem of its users, mainly in the IT
sector.
CVS is similar to stress induced diseases like
carpal tunnel syndrome.
According to National Institute of Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH), CVS affects 90% of
computer users who are spending 3hrs or more
than that per day.

Introduction

In modern system of medicine there is only

symptomatic treatment exists.
In Ayurvedic system, According to Acharya
Susruta CVS is compared with Sushkakshi paka
of Sarvagata Netra roga with predominance of
Vata and Pitta doshas.

We can cure it and prevent it to some extent by

Netra kriya kalpas, Nasyam, Siro vasti, Ghrita
pana etc. described by ancient Acharyas.

Etiological factors of CVS

Working for number of hours continuously

without break.
Distance from the screen.
Glare on the screen.
Seating posture.
The angle of head to the screen.
Illumination at the work place.
Infrequent blinking of eyes.

Signs & Symptoms of CVS

Head ache.
Blurred vision/Double vision.
Dry eyes.
Red eyes.
Eye Irritation.
Neck & Shoulder pain.
Eye Fatigue.

Signs & Symptoms of CVS

The statistical expression of symptoms.

The symptoms are arranged on x-axis & the

% of severity on the Y- axis.

Treatments of CVS

Need of the treatment:

In CVS the visual power as well as working
hours per day getting reduced.
Improper care leads to further worsening of
condition of the patient.
Which will effect the person as well as the
economy of concerned organiasation.
The working hrs out put = Economy.

Treatments of CVS

CVS is the ailment of 20th century, so it is

new to medical science.
According to modern system of medicineSymptomatic treatments like artificial tears,
antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops &
vitamin supplementation orally.
Research is going on its complete cure &
prevention.

Treatments of CVS

According to Ayurveda we can compare the CVS

with sushkakshi paka of sarvagata Netra roga.
It is due to vitiation of Vata & Pitta which can
curable with medication.
Treatments are mainly divided into two
depending up on their modes of administration.
Local treatments: are effective and fast acting,
kriya kalpas, Nasyam, Siro vasti, Siro dhara etc.
Systemic medications: are administered orally
powders, pills, and mediated ghee etc

Treatment of CVS

Kriya kalpas mainly used to treat CVS:

these are directly administered into the
eye.
Akshi tarpanam- Keeping medicated
ghee in the eye cavity by building a wall
around the eye, with the paste made by
black grams flour.
Aschyotanam- Instillation of medicated
drops or oils prepared with herbs.

Treatment of CVS

Pindi- Keeping a lukewarm poultice of

medicated paste over the closed eye lids.
Bidalakam-Keeping lukewarm medicated
paste over the closed eye lids as external
application.

Treatment of CVS

Sekam- Pouring medicated liquids on the

closed eye lids by continuous stream 1015 minutes.
Anjanam-Application of Collyrium in to
the eye- inner margin of the lower eyelid
from inner canthus to outer canthus.

Treatment of CVS

Nasyam: The medicated oils of Vata

subsiding nature will be instilled into the
both nostrils.
Siro vasti: The medicated oils are kept over
the head by making a wall around the scalp
with leather.
Siro dhara: Pouring medicated oils &
liquids over fore-head and scalp by
continuous stream 30-45 minutes.

Treatment of CVS

The commonly using medicines for the

purpose are:
Herbal Powders Triphala, Satavari,
Aswagandha, Yashti madhu, Nimba.
Ghee preparations-Triphala Ghritam.
Jivantyadi Ghritam, Patoladi ghritam.
Collyrium-Rasanjanam.
Oils- Gandha tailam, Ksheera bala (101 avartita
tailam).
Tablets-Saptamrita loham, Nayanamrita loham.

Preventive measures

Prevention is better than cure.

Now a days- Avoiding exposure to
computer is impossible to professionals.
But they can maintain certain guidelines
which can make them to prevent to some
extent.
They are:
1. Eye exercises.

Preventive measures

2. Wearing of anti glare lens.

3. Taking breaks at work.
4. Follow Ergonomics

Preventive measures

5.Regular usage of Ayurvedic

medicine which are rejuvenative to
the eyes.

Conclusion

According to Acharya Susruta prevention

is the first line of treatment.
Ayurveda is providing a better solution to
CVS.
The formulations and procedures followed
by Ayurvedic physicians are time tested &
effective in nature.
Apart from that they are least harmful to
take.

Conclusion

Ayurvedic medicines can cross blood

aqueous, blood vitreous, blood retinal & blood
brain barriers very effectively due to their time
of availability & greater penetration capacity.
Maximum numbers of ocular formulations
given by Acharyas are in pro drug form.

It is better to have a regular eye check up &

follow the guidelines to prevent CVS.

References

Ashtanga sangraha by Prof. K.R.Srikantha Murthy

Vol-3 uttara sthana 18th chapter Sarvakshi roga
vignaniya adhyaya.
Charaka samhita by Prof. P.V.Sharma Vol-2
chikitsa sthana 26th chapter Trimarmiya chikitsa.
Susruta samhita by Prof. K.R.Srikantha Murthy
Vol-3 uttara tantra 6th & 9th chapters- Sarvagata
roga vignaniyam & Vatabhishyanada pratishedam
respectively.
Vrundamadhava by Dr. Premvati Tewari & Dr.
Asha Kumari Vol-2 61st chapter Netra rogadhikara.

References

Online reference
URL
http://www.sscasrh.org/index.php/faq-a-health-libr
ary/articles-by-doctors/item/241-ayurveda-kriyakal
pa-in-computer-vision-syndrome
URL
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3215
371/?report=classic
A clinical study on computer vision syndrome
and its management with triphala eye drops and
saptamrita lauha.
www.iamj.in, IAMJ: volume1; Issue3; May-

Acknowledgement

1. Dr. Ch.Ramadevi.M.D, Sr.Lect.

2. Dr. T. Praveen Kumar .M.D, Reader
Shalakya P.G Unit,
3. Dr. M. Gurumurthy. M.D, Prof. & H.O.D
Dept. Of. SSP, Dr. B.R.K.R. Govt. Ayurvedic
College, Erragadda Hyderabad 500038, for
their guidance and support.