Netra Kriyakalpa generally called as Kriyakalpa, are the treatment procedures used in the management of Eye Diseases. We in our hospital carry out 7 types of Kriya kalpa(Therapeutic procedures) which are mentioned in our Ayurvedic Classical Texts.
- Tarpana: In this procedure the medicated ghee is kept in eye for a specific time by special arrangement. It gives nourishment to the eyes and cures vata and pittaja netra rogas. Used in the management of Progressive refractive errors, computer vision syndrome, tiredness of eyes and retinal diseases.
- Putapaka: The procedure is same as tarpana but the medicine extracted from herbs by putapaka procedure, usually carried after tarpana. Indication for rejuvenation of eyes.
- Seka: In this procedure medicine is poured on closed eye continuously from four inches height for specific time according to doshas. It is indicated in acute inflammatory conditions
- Aschotana: The medicated drops are put into eye from the height of two inches on open eye. It is indicated in infection and allergic condition of conjunctiva and cornea.
- Anjana: In this procedure medicine is applied over inner surface of lid margin from medial canthus to lateral canthus with anjana shalaka. It is indicated when the doshas are located only in the eyes.
- Pindi: Medicated paste is tied in a thin cloth and kept over eye. Indicated in abhisyanda and adhimanta
- Bidalaka or lepa: In this procedure medicated paste is applied to eye lids. Indicated in stye, chalazion and other inflammatory condition of eyelid.