Macular Degeneration
Macular
degeneration is a serious disorder in which, there is loss of vision in center
of the macula due to damage in the retina part. In this disease, eye loses its
sense of perception, sharpness and the central vision. It usually affects
people over 50 years of age, although now it is also found in younger adults.
Types of Macular Degeneration
1.
Juvenile
Macular Degeneration:
It
shows its initial sign in the age of 6 to 20. In it the lipid deposit
underneath the RPE protective layer in the retina. As the deposits grow by
time, the RPE layer gets damaged. As the nutrients flow to the light receptors
above the layer and ensures the loss of vision by the human eye.
2.
Dry Age-Related
Macular Degeneration:
It is
also similar to the juvenile macular degeneration but usually occurs at the
advanced age and is the leading cause of blindness in adults.
3.
Wet Age-Related
Macular Degeneration:
In this
type of macular degeneration, blood capillaries underneath the RPE layer and
embed themselves by the light receptor rods, cones and cells. As a result, the
blood capillaries burst and create deposits that cut the supply of nutrients to
light receptors. This cause the death or deterioration of light receptors.
Causes
·
Age: It
occurs mainly to the people above 60 years of age.
· Family History: It also
occurs if in past it happens to any of your family member.
· Hypertension: High
blood pressure also results in gradual decrease in vision loss.
· Obesity: High
cholesterol greatly affects the cardiovascular status.
· Smoking: It is
revealed in a research that there are 2 to 3 times greater chances of macular
degeneration in smokers than in non smokers.
· Exposure
to Sunlight: It is also caused due to the direct exposure of
sunlight or the ultraviolet radiation of sun to the human eyes.
Symptoms
·
Change in color of eyes
·
Blood clots in the eyes
·
Inability to secrete liquid for eyes
·
Inability to distinguish colors
·
Objects appear blurry
·
Straight lines seems wavy
·
When it becomes difficult to focus on a point
·
Distorted vision
Prevention and Precaution Measures
·
Regular check up of eyes is must, after the age
of 50 years at least twice in a year.
·
Take vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin k and
lutenin
·
Use sunglasses when ever go outside under the
sun
·
Avoid direct exposure of sun light to eyes
·
Avoid smoking
Treatment of Macular Degeneration by Ayurveda
In Ayurveda, there are different treatments to cure each type of macular degeneration.
Ayurvedic treatment helps to control the increase in degeneration and give
strength to the retina part which results in stabilization of vision status and
improves vision power. With the natural herbs different kriya and techniques were used in ayurveda to rejuvenate nourishment in the human body. Natural herbs like triphala, ashwagandha etc. are used in the treatment.
Some of the natural treatment for macular degeneration are as follows:
Some of the natural treatment for macular degeneration are as follows:
·
Virechana
·
Thakradhara in wet type of macular degeneration
·
Netradhara
·
Thalam
·
Leap on eyes
·
Oil shirodhara for dry type of macular
degeneration
·
Tharpana for dry type of macular degeneration
Hospital for Treatment of Macular Generation by Ayurveda
PrakashNethralaya and Panchkarma Kendra is one of the best hospitals for the treatment of macular degeneration by ayurveda and other eye related diseases. It is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan and Jind, Haryana. With its team of experienced doctors, it provides its service in the field of ayurveda treatment from 12 years. Most of the patients achieve the level of satisfaction after getting treatment from the Kendra and benefitted. To know more about Prakash Nethralyaand Panchkarma Kendra have a quick visit at www.ayurprakash.com or you can also mail your query at info@ayurprakash.com.
