• Dr Swathy N
• Dr D.B Vaghela

Background: The precorneal tear film is a thin layer, about 2–5.5 μm thick, which overlays the corneal and conjunctival epithelium. It functions to lubricate and protect the corneal and eyelid interface from environmental and immunological factors as well as provide an optical medium. When compromised (quantitatively or qualitatively) lead to Shushkakshipaka (dry eye syndrome) with various ocular discomfort symptoms and ultimately the patient may land in corneal blindness. Shushkakshipaka (Sarvagatroga) mentioned in Ayurveda resembles with dry eye syndrome in which Vata-Pitta/Rakta vitiation is there having symptoms like Gharsha(foreign body sensation) ,Toda, Bheda(pricking and piercing pain),Ruksha Darunavartma (Dryness of lids), Krichronmeelana Nimeelanam(difficulty in opening and closing eyes), Vishuskatwam(dryness in eyes), Seetecha( desire for cold)and Paka (Ulceration) Materials And Method: This is the case report of 55 year old Male who approached Shalakya Tantra OPD, complaining of foreign body sensation ,burning sensation and dryness and ocular discomfort on bilateral eyes since 2 months. Eye examination revealed greasy lid margins in both eyes (L>R),locked meibomian orifices with foamy discharge on outer surface and diagnosis of evaporative dry eye due to chronic meibomitis was made and were administered Snehapana ,Mrdu virechana, Anutaila Pratimarsha Nasya , Tarpana and Pariseka for 2 months. Result: Patient showed marked improvement in assessment criteria and BT and AT TBUT and Schirmer’s test. Discussion: In this case, treatment was planned based on Chikitsa Sutra of Suhushkakshipaka. As Vata Pitha vitiation is the basic pathology involved Snehapana followed by Mrdu Virechana is carried out. Anutaila Pratimarsha Nasya and Sundi Ghrista Dugda Pariseka to reduce the stingy mucus and particulate matter. Tharpana was done with Jeevanthyadi Ghrita .The ingredients in Jeevanthyadi Ghrita are Madhura and Sheeta so acts as Vata-Pitta shamaka. Ghrita kalpana is Vata-Pitta shamaka .As a result Shuskakshipaka pathology will be broken.

Shuskakshipaka, Dry eye syndrome,Pratimarsha Nasya, Tarpana,Jeevantyadi Ghrita

"Shushkakshipaka An Ayurvedic Overview-A Single Case Report", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no.a37-a41, November-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311005.pdf

"Shushkakshipaka An Ayurvedic Overview-A Single Case Report", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no. ppa37-a41, November-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311005.pdf