Myopia

Blurry distance vision and eyestrain often point to myopia, or nearsightedness. In Ayurveda, it’s called dṛṣṭi māndya or a type of timira, caused by pitta imbalance in the eyes. Overuse of the eyes and poor rasa dhātu nourishment weaken visual clarity, especially when mental stress and low agni are present.

Common Causes of Myopia

Excess screen time or reading in poor light
Skipping meals or poor nutrition affecting eye tissue
Mental stress or lack of sleep disturbing pitta
Suppression of tears or emotional strain
Hereditary weakness in visual pathways

Symptoms of Myopia

Difficulty seeing distant objects clearly
Eyestrain or headaches during reading
Squinting to focus on faraway things
Watery or dry eyes after screen use
Gradual worsening of distance vision

Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Myopia

Strengthening eye tissues with netra tarpaṇa (ghee eye bath)
Cooling and nourishing herbs like āmalakī and yaṣṭimadhu
Using triphala washes to soothe and cleanse the eyes
Following a balanced routine to calm pitta and mind
Improving rasa dhātu with eye-nourishing diet and lifestyle