RE LATIONSHIP BETWEEN DAIHIK PRAKRI TI AND DRY EYE DISEASE IN OFFICE WORKERS A PILOT STUDY

Priya Jain*, Shuchi Dubey, Rajeev Mishra, Hemlata Jain and Shweta Agrawal

ABSTRACT

Eyes are the windows to the soul. Ayurvedic classical texts have mentioned about eye as Netra. Netra is a most
important sence organ in our bo dy. It is the place for Chakshu Indriya which serves the function of Rupa Grahana
i.e. perception of vision. In present scenario most of the people uses visual devices in daily routine, that is known
as visual display terminal (VDT). Over use of Video Disp lay Terminals (V.D.T) like Computer, Mobiles, and
Television & faulty lifestyle are some of the causes. Among these disorders, many are related to Indriya (Sensory
Organ) especially Caksurindriya (Eye). In metro city, more than 50% cases from ophthalmic OP D are of Dry Eye
Syndrome. Dry eye syndrome is a disorder similar to Suskaksipaka mention in ayurvedic texts. One In Ayurveda
different disease depends on Prakriti. Prakriti is a unique concept in Ayurveda, emphasizing individuality and the
predisposition to specific diseases, as well as their origin, prognosis, and management. It encompasses the internal
and external characteristics of the body. Prakriti can be defined as an individual's innate state. Dry eyes have a
significant impact on work productivity , with the most pronounced effect among office workers. So with the aim to
enhance the awareness of its effect on work productivity among the work force.

Keywords: Dry Eye Syndrome, Suskaksipaka, Prakriti.