*1. Dr.Patil Pratik M., 2. Dr. Bobade Rajkumar B., 3. Dr. Firke Arti R.

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1. Assistant Professor, Dept. of Swasthavritta, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Institute, Nerul,

Navi-Mumbai,  Email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

2. Professor & HOD, Dept. of Swasthavritta, College of Ayurved & Research Center, Akurdi,,

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3. Associate Professor, Dept. of Swasthavritta, College of Ayurved & Research Center, Akurdi,

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Abstract

 In today’s era, prevention has definitely a very important role in field of health sciences. A vital organ like eye is of great use without any doubt. Prevention of Eye from various diseases & maintaining the normal vision in today’s computerized and electronic world is of prime importance. For the same reason Ayurved had given very valuable remedies. Considering those parameters & data as a baseline, study was conducted on subjects with disorders related to eyes like Eye strain, Refractive errors, Dryness of Eyes, Lacrimation (Watering of eyes) etc. & were treated with study drug i.e. RUTU HARITAKI. Positive and very useful findings were observed which are discussed thoroughly in the Paper. Giving us a new Vision & ray of hope in field of Ophthalmology, not only in prevention but also in treatment of various diseases related to Eyes. 

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