The Role of Jalaukavcharan (Leech Therapy) in Open-Angle Glaucoma.
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Marsha Nasya, Navana Nasya, Ardit, Bell’s PalsyAbstract
Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy characterized by increased intraocular pressure (IOP), optic nerve dystrophy and peripheral vision field loss. Due to sedentary life style and overstraining, mechanism of aqueous humor outflow is disturbed, leading to rise of IOP causing glaucoma. So, lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) is the main aim of the treatment, it prevents the progression of visual field defects. In Ayurvedic texts glaucoma is termed as Adhimantha, was very first described by Acharya Sushruta. Adhimantha means that the disease having pain with progressive vision loss. The treatment of primary open angle glaucoma is limited to lowering IOP by using topical medications, laser therapy and surgery. In Ayurveda, Jalaukavcharan (Leech therapy) is one of the most effective, cheaper and long lasting vision gaining para-surgical procedures without any side effect. In the present case study jalaukavcharan (leech therapy) was given to the patient diagnosed with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and assessment were done after procedure. Remarkable changes were found in various symptoms after assessment.
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