A comparative study to assess the role of tratak with pratimarsha nasya and tarpan kriya in computer vision syndrome

Computer vision syndrome is the leading occupational health problem of the 21st century.50% to 90% of people who work at computer screen have at least some symptoms of eye trouble. In fact working adults aren’t the only ones vulnerable to computer vision syndrome. Kids who stare at portable video games or who use computers throughout the day at school also can experience eye problems related to computer use, especially if the lighting and computer position are less than ideal8. Computer vision syndrome affects some 90% of the people who spend 3 hours or more a day at a computer5. This may affect their performance, health, wellbeing and also may contribute to absenteeism. So there arises the essentiality of treatment to prevent the symptoms of computer vision syndrome. As per the symptoms it may be a vata pittaja disease.

Yoga is an ancient science that brings together mind and body. Trataka provide strength to the ocular muscles, provide relaxation and increases lubrication4 Anutaila as pratimarsha nasya, is indicated to maintain the health of sense organs above the  neck. It can also be used for rejuvenating and nourishing the eyes. Tarpan Kriya kalpa is a proven therapy for the eye disorders and it will help in relieving the Vata aggravated due to the condition.

HYPOTHESIS

A.                Null hypothesis (H0)              : There is no difference between Tratak along with Anutaila pratimarsha nasya and Tarpan kriyakalpa in treating computer vision syndrome.

B.                 Alternate hypothesis (H1)      : Tratak along with Anutaila pratimarsha nasya is having significant effect in comparison with Tarpan kriyakalpa in treating computer vision syndrome..

1.         AIM AND OBJECTIVES AIMTo assess the effect of Tratak along with Anutaila pratimarsha nasya and Tarpan kriyakalpa in computer vision syndrome

OBJECTIVE§ To assess the effect of Tratak along with Anutaila prartimarsha nasya in reducing the symptoms of computer vision syndrome.

§ To assess the effect of Tarpan kriyakalpa in reducing the symptoms of computer vision syndrome

To compare the effect of Tratak along with Anutaila pratimarsha nasya and Tarpan kriyakalpa in computer vision syndrome.

RESEARCH QUESTION

§  Whether the application of Tratak along with Anutaila pratimarsha Nasya 2 drops, twice daily for a period of 45 days is effective in comparison to the Tarpan Kriya kalpa in reducing the symptoms of computer vision syndrome among the age group of 20 to 58 years?

 2.         PLAN OF STUDY1. Conceptual study: The scattered study and references from classical texts will be collected.2. Clinical study:  A clinical study will be conducted on 220 Patients of Computer Vision Syndrome and healthy individuals for the period of 45 days. PROTOCOL OF RESEARCH1.         Ethical clearance will be taken from Institutional Ethical Committee.2.         Informed written consent will be taken from each subject before the study.3.         Case Record Form will be filled by taking detailed history followed by General, Physical and Systemic examination and various Parameters of Computer Vision Syndrome.

Study design  : Randomized Clinical Trial

Study setting  :           The survey will be conducted at GAD Longowal, AHWC Kanakwal Bhanguan & Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology (SLIET), Deemed University, Longowal. and the subjects required for the study will be randomly selected.Study population : The survey will be conducted at Subjects working/studying in Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology (SLIET), Deemed University, Longowal, who are satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria also healthy individuals and patients visiting the OPD of Government Ayurvedic Dispensary, Longowal & AHWC Kanakwal Bhanguan who are suffering from  symptoms of computer vision syndrome.

Study duration          : 45 daysSample size                 : 110 (In each group)No of Groups             : 2Criteria of Selection  :Diagnostic criteriaThe subjects are selected on the basis of accepted criteria like headaches, blurred vision, neck, shoulder and back pain, fatigue, eye strain, eye redness and irritation, dry eyes, double vision, difficulty refocusing the eyes.

Inclusion criteria1.    Subjects between the age group 20 to 58 years

2.    There is no sex discrimination

3.    Subjects who are working in front of visual display terminals at least 3 hours per day

 Exclusion criteria1.            Subjects suffering from infectious conditions of the eyes like conjunctivitis, stye, blepharitis  etc.2.  Subjects with other systemic disorders, hypertension, thyroid disorders.

3.  Subjects having any pathological conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, and hypertensive retinopathy

4.  Subjects with History of any surgical intervention to eye.

Withdrawal criteria·         At any point when subject wishes to withdraw from the study due to any personal inconvenience

At any point of the treatment, if the subject has any difficulty or unmanageable circumstances due to adverse effect of the procedure, he/she will be given necessary treatment and will not be further included in the study.