Abstract

Netra is considered as Pradhana indriya and is responsible for Rupagrahana vision. The concept of Timira has been described in our ancient texts in detail with its Nidana Samprapti and Chikitsa. Timira Kacha and Linganasha are the progressive stages of this disease. The word Timira indicates blurriness of vision whereas Linganasha indicates total loss of vision. Timira is classified as six types based on predominance of Doshas and when it attains Raga it is termed as Kacha and if left untreated it progresses to an incurable stage called Lingnasha. The clinical features of Vataja timira Kacha and Linganasha can be compared with various diseases based on their features. Thus in this article an effort was made to understand and analyze the Laxanas of Vataja timira Kacha and Linganasha as per Acharya Sushruta and Acharya Vagbhata.

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