ROLE OF ASHTAVIDHA SHASTRAKARMA IN NETRA ROGA: A CLASSICAL AND CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE

Ashtavidha shastrakarma, the eightfold surgical procedures described in Ayurvedic classics, represents the fundamental surgical principles employed in the management of various diseases. In shalakyatantra, especially in Netra Roga (eye disorders), these procedures play a crucial role when conservative management fails. The delicate anatomy of the eye demands precision, which was well understood by ancient Acharyas, particularly Sushruta. This article highlights the classical concept, indications, and clinical relevance of Ashtavidha shastrakarma in the management of ocular disorders, along with its correlation to modern ophthalmic surgical procedures.