A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF GHRITKUMARYADI ASCHYOTAN WITH GLYCERINE (EYE DROPS) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is an emerging occupational health disorder resulting from prolonged use of digital devices, characterized by ocular symptoms such as eye strain, dryness, burning sensation, redness, headache, and blurred vision. In Ayurveda, these features can be correlated with Shushkakshipaka and Vata-Pittaja Netra Vikara. Aschyotana is described as the first line of treatment among Kriya-Kalpa procedures for ocular disorders. Ghritkumaryadi Aschyotana, owing to its Snigdha, Sheeta, Ropana and Chakshushya properties, along with glycerine which enhances lubrication and tear film stability, was selected for the present study. Material and Methods: A total 44 patients of age group of 10-60 years presenting with sign and symptoms of computer vision syndrome were selected randomly from OPD of the department of Shalakya Tantra Netra Roga. 22 patients of study group were managed from Ghritkumaryadi Aschyotan with Glycerine (eye drops) and 22 patients of Control group were managed from Ghritkumaryadi Aschyotan (eye drops) only. Results: Ghritkumaryadi aschyotan with glycerine is more effective as compared to Ghritkumaryadi Aschyotan without glycerine. No adverse drug reaction were reported during the study period. Conclusion: Ghritkumaryadi Aschyotana with glycerine is safe and effective in reducing the signs and symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome. Its Vata-Pitta shamaka, Snigdha, and Chakshushya properties help in restoring ocular comfort and tear film stability, making it a beneficial therapeutic modality for Computer Vision Syndrome management.