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Ayurveda is eternal and continuous flow of ancient medicine. Now a day, there are some diseases which are needed to be given special attention. Changing lifestyle, increased pollution, urbanisation and increase resistance to the antibiotics are responsible for prevalence of many diseases. Nose being exposed to the external environment, is more prone to all these causes and recurrent infections. The most common and frequent problem is Pratisyaya or Rhinitis. Among Nasagata disorders Pratisyaya is the one which is described by almost all the Acharya in detail, which shows its importance due to dreadful nature. Among the types of Pratisyaya, Vataja Pratisyaya can be co-related with Allergic rhinitis because of its similarities in aetiopathogenesis and symptomatology i.e., Tanu Nasa-srava, Sirasula, Ksavthu etc. The burden of allergic rhinitis is enormous, constituting about 55% of all allergies. Reported incidence of allergic rhinitis in India ranges between 20% and 30%. Modern medicine undoubtedly relieves symptoms very fast but permanent cure is very much possible through holistic approach of Ayurvedic science. Ayurveda, the science of life if applied systematically has the ability to ensure complete cure. This paper reviews the characteristics, causes, mechanisms, and treatments of Vataja Pratisyaya in Ayurveda and modern.

Eye is a highly specialized sense organ serving the most important function of vision. Vision is the most vital of all the senses. Almost 90% of knowledge is perceived only through eyes. Humans are mostly dependent upon the vision for their day to day work. Hence any hindrance to this means a major handicap. Ayurveda advises that all sincere efforts should be made to protect the eyes as long as one is alive. Ayurvedic classical texts have mentioned about eye and its diseases since Vedic and Samhita kala, thus showing the importance of eye and ways to protect it. In Ayurveda, clinical features related to visual disturbances are generally seen in Dristigata roga. The anatomical consideration of the Patala and symptoms of the vitiated Dosa situated in these Patala reveals that the word Timira which is described as an ocular pathology in Ayurveda, is nothing but error of refraction. The part of clinical features of Timira (Pratham Patalagata Timira) can be correlated to myopia. Myopia is a common refractive condition that can affect the clarity of vision, limit occupational choices, and contribute to increased risk for vision threatening conditions. Myopia commonly known as short-sightedness is the most common ocular disease in the world which substantially graves the social, economic and educational life. It is a type of refractive error in which parallel rays of light coming from infinity are focused in front of the retina, when accommodation is at rest. Poor distant vision is one of the main symptoms of myopia. Thus, on the basis of symptoms of Timir roga and simple myopia a correlation can be established between the two diseases.

Eyes are the windows to the soul. Ayurvedic classical texts have mentioned about eye and its diseases since Vedic and Samhita kala, thus showing the importance of eye and ways to protect it. That is why eye care has been one of the priorities since the ages. In Ayurveda clinical features related to Dry eye are generally seen in Suskaksipaka. Over use of Video Display Terminals (V.D.T) like Computer, Mobiles, and Television & faulty lifestyle are some of the causes. Among these disorders, many are related to Indriya (Sensory Organ) especially Caksurindriya (Eye). In metro city, more than 50% cases from ophthalmic OPD are of Dry Eye Syndrome. Dry Eye Syndrome is a common ophthalmic condition, in its real sense is a problem for eye care practitioners due to its variegated etiologies, multi factorial physiopathology, lack of gold standard for diagnostic procedure. No curative treatment modalities are available and the palliative measures are inadequate too. It presents a great challenge to physicians. That’s why its prevalence is very high. It is 5% to 35% worldwide, while in India it is 29.25%. Dry Eye Syndrome also known as Kerato-Conjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) is considered a disease of the modern era. Dry eye syndrome, one of the most frequently encountered ocular morbidities, a growing public health problem and one of the most common conditions seen by the eye care practitioners. Tear secretion provides continuous moisture and lubrication on the ocular surface and provides oxygen to the corneal- epithelium. When the normal tear production is compromised, it leads to dry eyes.