Tharpanam

The word Tharpanam literally means “nourishment”. This treatment is done in eye disorders.

HOW THARPANAM IS DONE

            This can be done as a treatment or as a preventive. Usually medicated ghee is used for the treatment. In this treatment a well-like structure is made around the eyes. The person is asked to close the eyes and the medicine is poured carefully inside it. The person is asked to open and close the eyes slowly.  After the specified time the medicine is removed and the patient is allowed to relax.

POST-OPERATIVE CARE

The person should avoid exposure to:-

• Direct light
• Bright light
• Sun etc.

It is better to wear a sun glass so that the person can attain the maximum benefit of the treatment.

INDICATIONS

• Injuries
• Eye strain
• Visual defects
• Degenerative disorders etc.
• Vataja diseases

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

• The treatment should not be done in too cold or hot seasons
• Kaphaja diseases

As we know the eyes are one of the important organs in our body. Therefore the person should follow the instructions given by the physician. The pre-operative and post-operative cares will be directed by the physician and should be strictly followed by the person. The person should give a well explained history regarding his/her condition.