The world's oldest living medical system — rooted in 5,000 years of classical knowledge — treats the whole person, not just symptoms. At Prakash Nethralaya, we practice authentic classical Ayurveda.
Ayurveda — from the Sanskrit words Ayus (life) and Veda (knowledge) — is the science of life. It is one of the world's oldest and most comprehensive systems of medicine, originating in India more than 5,000 years ago and documented in the four Vedas.
Unlike modern medicine, which primarily targets disease after it manifests, Ayurveda is fundamentally preventive. It identifies each person's unique constitutional type (Prakriti), understands the root cause of imbalance (Vikruti), and restores health through diet, lifestyle, herbal medicines, and classical therapies.
At Prakash Nethralaya, we practice Ayurveda exactly as described in the classical texts — Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridayam — without shortcuts or modern dilutions.
Ayurveda does not suppress symptoms — it identifies and addresses the underlying imbalance (Nidana). Treating the root cause prevents recurrence and produces lasting health.
Two people with the same disease may have different Doshas, different Prakriti, and different causative factors. Ayurvedic treatment is always personalised — never one-size-fits-all.
Health is the state of balanced Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Disease arises when these three forces fall out of balance. All Ayurvedic treatment works to restore this equilibrium.
Pathya (right diet and lifestyle) is the first and most powerful medicine. Ayurveda emphasises that what you eat, when you eat, and how you live are the foundation of health.
When disease is deep-rooted, Ayurveda uses Panchakarma — five classical purification procedures — to remove accumulated toxins (Ama) from tissues at a cellular level.
After purification, Rasayana therapies nourish and rebuild the tissues (Dhatus), strengthen immunity (Ojas), and slow the ageing process — restoring vitality and resilience.
The Tridosha theory is the cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine. Every person is born with a unique combination of the three Doshas that determines their physical constitution, personality, and susceptibility to disease. Understanding your Dosha is the first step toward personalised healing.
Vata governs all movement in the body — from the beating of the heart to the firing of neurons. When balanced, Vata brings creativity, vitality, and clear communication. When imbalanced, it causes dryness, pain, anxiety, and degeneration.
Pitta governs all transformation and metabolism — digestion, vision, intelligence, and body temperature. The sub-Dosha Alochaka Pitta specifically governs vision. Imbalanced Pitta causes inflammation, burning sensations, and inflammatory eye conditions.
Kapha provides structure, lubrication, and stability to the body. It governs growth, immunity, and the nourishment of tissues. Imbalanced Kapha leads to congestion, weight gain, lethargy, and metabolic disorders like Diabetes and PCOD.
Panchakarma literally means "five actions." These are five classical Ayurvedic procedures that purify the body at a deep level — removing accumulated toxins (Ama) from tissues and channels (Srotas). Panchakarma is always preceded by preparation (Poorvakarma) and followed by a recovery protocol (Paschatkarma).
At Prakash Nethralaya, all five procedures are available under the guidance of our qualified Vaidyas, administered only when clinically indicated for a patient's specific condition.
Classical Ayurveda, not a diluted version. Here's what every patient can expect from a consultation with our Vaidyas.
The first consultation begins with Nadi Pariksha (pulse diagnosis) — the classical Ayurvedic technique of reading the state of all three Doshas through the radial pulse. Combined with a full Prakriti (constitutional) assessment, this gives the doctor a complete picture of the patient's baseline state.
Our doctors take a thorough case history — dietary habits, lifestyle, sleep patterns, emotional state, previous treatments, and family history. This allows identification of the Nidana (causative factors) rather than simply naming the disease.
For eye conditions, we review modern diagnostic reports — visual field tests, OCT scans, fundus photographs, and IOP readings. These are correlated with the classical Ayurvedic pathology to confirm the Samprapti (disease progression) and set treatment goals.
The treatment plan is completely personalised — specifying which Panchakarma procedures are indicated, which Rasayana medicines to take, dietary modifications (Pathya-Apathya), and a realistic timeline for expected results.
We prescribe only classical Ayurvedic formulations — Ghrita, Churna, Kwatha, Asava — prepared authentically in our in-house pharmacy. We do not use proprietary patent medicines or branded substitutes for classical formulas.
Ayurvedic treatment is a process, not a one-time event. We schedule regular follow-up consultations — in-clinic or video — to monitor progress, adjust medicines, and ensure the treatment plan is working effectively.
Our doctors are trained in and practice from the three foundational classical texts of Ayurveda.
The primary text on internal medicine — covering diagnosis, disease pathology, herbal formulations, Rasayana, and the philosophical foundations of Ayurveda. Attributed to Acharya Charaka, ca. 600 BCE.
The primary text on surgery and specialised treatments — including Shalakya Tantra, the classical science of eye, ear, nose, and throat diseases. The source of our Ayurvedic ophthalmology protocols.
Written by Acharya Vagbhata (ca. 7th century CE), this text synthesises the knowledge of Charaka and Sushruta into a concise, highly practical reference — the most widely studied text in modern Ayurvedic colleges.
Explore all the classical Ayurvedic therapies we offer — Netra Tarpana, Nasya, Shirodhara, Kizhi, Basti, and more.
A detailed look at how we administer the five classical Panchakarma procedures — preparation, procedure, and aftercare.
Browse our complete list of eye diseases, general conditions, and gynaecological disorders managed with classical Ayurvedic protocols.
Consult our expert Vaidyas — in-clinic in Jaipur or via video consultation from anywhere in India. First consultation is free.