A conceptual study of prathama and dwitiya patalagata timira correlated with simple myopia

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Shalakya Tantra is branch of Ayurveda also called as ‘Urdhvanga Chikitsa’ since it deals with upper body part. In Ayurveda, Clinical features related to visual disturbances are generally seen in Drishtigata Rogas . Hence, all the cases of visual disturbance can be correlated under the broad umbrella of Timira-Kacha-Linganasha complex. A detailed conceptual and clinical study is the need of time to explore the pathophysiology and symptomatology of the disease Timira in Ayurveda , in accordance with modern parameters. The anatomical consideration of the Patalas and symptoms of the vitiated Doshas situated in these Patalas reveals that the word ‘ Timira ’ which is described as an ocular pathology in Ayurveda , is nothing but error of refraction. The part of clinical features of Timira ( Prathama and DwitiyaPatalagata Timira ) can be correlated to myopia. When the vitiated Doshas are located in the 1 st and 2 nd Patala , there is a complaint of difficulty in seeing objects distinctly. This is a common complaint of all refractive errors. Myopia is a common refractive condition that can affect clarity of vision. So, Prathama and Dwitiya Patalgata Timira are Drishtigata Roga can be correlated with in modern science with Simple Myopia. Keywords: Shalakya Tantra, Drishti, Prathama and Dwitiya Patalagata Timira, Myopia