Role of Pratimarsha Nasya in Preventing Computer Vision Syndrome: A Conceptual Study
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Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), also known as digital eye strain, is a common occupational health problem in the modern digital era. It presents with ocular fatigue, dryness, blurred vision, headache, and neck strain. Ayurveda describes the eye (Netra) as the most delicate sense organ (Pratyak?indriya) and emphasizes preventive measures under Dinacharya and Ritucharya. Pratimarsha Nasya—the daily administration of medicated oil drops in the nostrils is mentioned in classical texts as a simple, safe, and highly beneficial practice for preserving ocular health, preventing Urdhwajatrugata roga, and nourishing the sense organs. This conceptual review aims to explore the role of Pratimarsha Nasya in preventing computer vision syndrome (CVS), integrating modern ophthalmic understanding with Ayurvedic principles.
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