Clinical Outcome of Ayurvedic Management in Diabetic Retinopathy: A Case Report

Abstract

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a major cause of vision impairment and blindness in working adults, often linked to prolonged hyperglycaemia. It's a chronic progressive disease of the retinal microvasculature. Ayurvedic management offers a potential treatment option, targeting the root cause of the disease. A 67-year-old female patient having history of T2 DM since 10 years. She suffered with bilateral PDR and Diabetic Macular oedema in the right eye was treated with Ayurvedic management, including Amapachana, Nithya virechana, Nasya, topical ocular procedures which included Seka, Bidalaka, Tarpana, Putapaka and Anjana.  All above procedures  were done for 3 sittings and follow up every 3 months for 2 years The treatment improved visual acuity in the right eye from hand movement to 3/60 and left eye from 6/24 to 6/12(P), showcasing the potential of Ayurvedic approaches in managing DR. The holistic approach aims to promote healing, offering hope for patients with this debilitating condition.