Key Takeaways — Uveitis & Ayurveda
Uveitis requires urgent treatment to prevent blindness
Both Ayurvedic and modern treatment may be needed simultaneously
Pitta-Rakta pacification is central to uveitis management
Tarpana (eye oleation therapy) nourishes and heals ocular tissues
Autoimmune workup is important for recurrent uveitis
Understanding Uveitis in Ayurveda
Symptoms of Uveitis
Eye redness and severe pain
Blurred or cloudy vision
Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
Floaters and dark spots in vision
Decreased visual acuity
Headache associated with eye pain
Watery eyes and discharge in some types
Ayurvedic Causative Factors (Nidana)
- Pitta and Rakta dosha aggravation
- Autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis
- Infections — herpes, toxoplasmosis, CMV
- Eye trauma or injury
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Sarcoidosis or other systemic inflammation
- Idiopathic causes in many cases
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Diet & Lifestyle (Pathya-Apathya)
✓ Beneficial (Pathya)
- Triphala with honey for eye health
- Amla and vitamin C rich foods for immunity
- Ghee in moderate amounts as Pitta-balancing
- Anti-inflammatory turmeric in diet
- Cooling leafy greens and vegetables
✗ To Avoid (Apathya)
- Spicy pungent and fried foods aggravating Pitta
- Alcohol and smoking worsening inflammation
- Excess salt and sour foods
- Red meat and inflammatory oils
- Processed and packaged food products