Eye health
Everyday eye comfort and the habits that affect it, such as screen time, sleep, light, rest and diet.
About this area
An overview
Eye care holds a special place in the Dogra family. Vaid Kaviraj Pt. Amarnath Dogra was known for his Ayurvedic eye-care practice, and in 1947, after Partition, he founded the Dogra Ayurvedic Eye Hospital in Jalandhar. His son Vaid Dr. Virender Kumar Dogra and grandson Dr. Varun Dogra have carried that interest forward as part of a broader Ayurvedic practice.
This page explains, in general terms, how Ayurvedic eye care is approached at our clinics: a careful consultation, an individual assessment and supportive care where it is suitable. It is meant to work alongside ophthalmologists and eye hospitals, never in place of them.
The Ayurvedic view
Classical Ayurvedic texts give the eyes (Netra) their own place, and traditional eye care looks at routine, diet, sleep and rest as well as the eyes themselves. In practice, Dr. Varun first understands your concern and history, and suggests an ophthalmic evaluation wherever one is needed.
Since 1947
The Dogra Ayurvedic Eye Hospital, Jalandhar
Vaid Kaviraj Pt. Amarnath Dogra trained in Lahore, became a Kaviraj in 1931 and was known for his Ayurvedic eye-care practice. After Partition he founded the Dogra Ayurvedic Eye Hospital in Jalandhar in 1947. That heritage is why eye care holds a special place in the family’s work today.
Concerns covered
What this area includes
Ayurvedic eye care
Traditional Ayurvedic eye-care approaches from the family heritage, considered only after individual assessment.
Eye-related concerns
Concerns such as tired, dry or strained eyes, discussed at consultation, with an eye examination recommended wherever one is needed.
How the Ayurvedic approach works
Your path, step by step
Step 1 of 4
Consultation
You talk through your concern, history, routine and any reports with Dr. Varun, at a clinic or by video or audio call.
Your eye history, current treatment, screen and work habits, and any reports from your eye specialist are reviewed first.
About the consultationStep 2 of 4
Assessment
Your concern is understood in the context of your constitution (Prakriti), digestion, sleep, stress and current treatment.
Step 3 of 4
Your plan
Where suitable, a personal plan may draw on:
Ayurvedic TherapiesTraditional eye-care therapies may be considered where suitable after assessment. They are never used for urgent eye problems.Ayurvedic FormulationsFormulations may be recommended according to individual need. They do not replace eye drops or treatment prescribed by your eye doctor.Diet & Lifestyle GuidancePractical guidance on rest, screen breaks, sleep, light and diet.
Step 4 of 4
Follow-up
Progress is reviewed and the plan adjusted where needed. Any care prescribed by your other doctors continues.
Before your visit
Your checklist
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Urgent care first
When not to wait
Ayurvedic care is not for emergencies. If you notice any of these, go to an eye hospital or emergency care straight away.
- Sudden loss or blurring of vision in one or both eyes
- Severe eye pain, or an eye that is very red and painful
- Flashes of light, a shower of new floaters or a shadow across your vision
- Any eye injury, chemical splash or something stuck in the eye
Your current medicines. Please do not stop or change any prescribed medicine on your own. Share everything you take at the consultation, and discuss any change with the doctor who prescribed it.
Questions
Frequently asked
Does Ayurvedic eye care replace my eye specialist?
No. It is meant to work alongside qualified ophthalmic care. If an ophthalmologist is treating an eye condition, please continue that care and bring your reports to the consultation.
When should I see an ophthalmologist first?
For sudden changes in vision, severe pain, injury or any urgent eye symptom, go to an eye specialist or emergency care straight away. Dr. Varun may also recommend an eye examination before advising any Ayurvedic care.
Is Ayurvedic eye care suitable for everyone?
Not always. Suitability depends on the concern, your history and an individual assessment, which is why every plan starts with a consultation.
Can I consult online about my eyes?
Yes, a first conversation can happen by video or audio call. Some concerns need an in-person visit or an eye examination, and you will be told if that is the case.
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