Eye Diseases in Ayurveda and AI: A Holistic Approach to Vision Health
A Holistic Approach to Vision Health with Ayurveda and AI The eyes are the windows to our health. Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, considers vision a reflection of overall balance. Long screen hours, ageing, and modern lifestyle challenges have increased eye disorders globally. Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Artificial Intelligence (AI) creates a holistic approach to eye care. Eye Diseases in Ayurveda Ayurveda describes about 76 types of Netra Roga (eye diseases) in classical texts like Sushruta Samhita . These diseases are primarily classified based on dosha imbalance : Vata-related disorders: Dry eyes, blurred vision, eye fatigue, twitching, night blindness. Pitta-related disorders: Redness, inflammation, conjunctivitis (Netrabhishyand ), cataract ( Timira, Kach, Linganash) , photophobia. Kapha-related disorders: Excess mucus, watery eyes, stye (Anjan namika ) , eyelid swelling (L agan) Other common conditions include: Lifestyle-induced eye...