Abstract

Introduction: Normal Intra Ocular Pressure ranges from 14 – 21 mm of Hg Ocular Hypertension is an asymptomatic condition with raised Intra Ocular Pressure without any visual impairment or comorbidities. Altered Intra Ocular Pressure above/below normal level with associated reduced peripheral vision & optic neuropathy are referred to as glaucoma. OHT population is at greater risk of developing glaucoma. They remain unnoticed and undiagnosed most of the time for a longer duration or advancement of the condition. Early diagnosis and timely management prevent the progression of the disease to Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and other conditions considering this scenario, Sadyovirechana with Avipattikara Churna was tried in a group of patients to evaluate its effect over IOP.

Materials & Methods: 300 patients were screened from the eye Out Patient Department of institute. 10 Patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria were enrolled and analysed for results. Avipattikara Churna was administered orally and the efficacy was analysed for results. The assessment of Intra Ocular Pressure was done with the help of Goldman’s Applanation Tonometry.

Results: For statistical analysis t test was used. Within the group, there was a significant reduction of Intra Ocular Pressure with a p-value <0.0001.
Conclusion: There was significant reduction in the values of Intra Ocular Pressure and a nearly normal value was achieved as target Intra Ocular Pressure.

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