Key Takeaways — Pterygium & Ayurveda
Pterygium is Arma in Ayurveda — a Pitta eye condition
UV protection with quality sunglasses is the best prevention
Netra Tarpana reduces inflammation and slows growth
Surgery may be needed if vision is affected
Ayurvedic treatment prevents post-surgical recurrence
Understanding Pterygium in Ayurveda
Symptoms of Pterygium
Fleshy triangular growth on the white of the eye
Redness and irritation in the eye
Feeling of foreign body in eye
Blurred vision if growth reaches the pupil
Eye dryness and itching
Inflammation and swelling of growth
Restriction of eye movement in advanced cases
Ayurvedic Causative Factors (Nidana)
- Pitta and Kapha dosha aggravation
- Prolonged UV light and sunlight exposure
- Dry, dusty and windy environments
- Chronic eye irritation and dryness
- Outdoor work with high UV exposure
- Genetic predisposition
- Low humidity environments
Is Ayurveda Right for Your Pterygium?
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Diet & Lifestyle (Pathya-Apathya)
✓ Beneficial (Pathya)
- Cooling and antioxidant-rich foods
- Vitamin C from amla and citrus fruits
- Omega-3 fatty acids for eye lubrication
- Triphala internally for eye health
- Cucumber and water-rich hydrating foods
✗ To Avoid (Apathya)
- Excessive sun exposure without UV protection
- Dry and dusty environments without eye protection
- Hot and Pitta-aggravating spicy foods
- Alcohol and tobacco
- Processed and nutrient-poor foods