NETRA – ‘Natural Eye Treatment and Research in Ayurveda’, was established by AVP Research Foundation (Formerly AVT Institute for Advanced Research in Ayurveda) in 2007, with an aim to provide safe and efficacious management for eye diseases and syndromes based on traditional healing methods. AVPRF combines personalized eye treatment with leading-edge research to provide you with unparalleled eye care. Our integrated practice brings together a multispecialty eye care team of experts to ensure the best care.
Eye is one of the most important sense organs, 80% what we perceive comes through our sense of sight only. We provide treatment for various eye disorders like, Diabetic retinopathy, Hypertensive retinopathy, Cataract, Glaucoma (Open angle glaucoma), Computer Vision Syndrome(CVS), Age-Related Macular Degeneration(ARMD), Presbyopia, Corneal Scar, Corneal Ulcer, Dry Eyes, Optic Neuropathy, Pterygium, Refractive Errors in children( Myopia, Hypermetropia, Astigmatism, Keratoconus, etc), Conjunctivitis, Watering of eye, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Strabismus (Squint), Uveitis, Blepharitis, Stye and other allergic eye diseases etc.
The treatments provided are highly personalized based on the constitution of the individual being treated. We recommend work-style modifications, eye exercises, dietary changes, Netra kriyas and Internal medicines as required.
Few common eye therapies in Ayurveda are-
Sekam- Pouring a very fine stream of medicated liquid over the closed eyes.
Aschotana- Instillation of medicated eye drops.
Anjanam- Application of medicines to the internal surface of the lid margin in the form of paste/collyrium.
Pindi- Patching of closed eyes with medicated pastes.
Bidalaka- Application of medicated pastes to the outer surfaces of the eye lids.
Tarpana/Putapaka- The dough ring prepared out of black gram is applied around the eyeball and medicated ghee/liquid is poured into the cavity.
