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Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth Announces Specialized Training at...

In an exciting development for the Ayurvedic community, the Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV) in New Delhi, the leading autonomous institution under the Ministry of Ayush, is set to host a two-day training programme on the specialized field of Shalakya Tantra. This event, scheduled for the 29th and 30th of October, 2023, will be held at the renowned Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital & Research Center, located in Koothattukulam, Eranakulam, Kerala. Shalakya Tantra, an integral branch of Ayurveda, focuses on ailments above the clavicle and necessitates intricate instruments for accurate diagnosis and treatment. This programme promises to be an immersive experience, offering UG, PG, and Ph.D. scholars, along with practicing clinicians, invaluable insights into procedures like Netra Kriya Kalpa and eye exercises.

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Diabetic Retinopathy: A Silent Blindness – Dr. Sreekanth P Namboothiri

Diabetic retinopathy, also referred to as Diabetic eye disease is a clinical, progressive, degenerative, vision-threatening ophthalmological condition where the small blood vessels and neurons in retina get affected and finally the situation becomes so adverse that retina damages. Means, it has become one of the prominent or predominant reasons for making the life dark to people, by causing permanent blindness.

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Keratoconus – What you need to Know?

Eyes are the primary sources of vision that enable us to see, observe and enjoy the world around us. The internal structure of eye is complex with various nerves, blood vessels, tissues, etc. The major components of eye’s structure include cornea, retina, lens, vitreous humor, aqueous humor, etc. Any disturbance in the functionality of these structure leads to visual impairment, either temporary or permanent. Cornea is a dome-shaped anterior layer of eye, which helps to focus light and maintain visual quality.

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