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What is Presbyopia?

Presbyopia is a progressive eye disorder that generally starts to develop around the age of 40. It's part of ageing and affects most individuals in one way or another as we grow older. The primary sign of Presbyopia is difficulty seeing near objects such as reading small print or doing fine work such as sewing.
This happens because the lens inside the eye that centres on near and far objects becomes less flexible over time. A more flexible lens changes shape so we focus on objects at different distances. But as we age the lens gets less flexible and can not change shape as easily, so it is difficult to see close things without reading glasses or bifocals.
Understanding about this condition may help you cope with it. If you find yourself holding books, menus or your phone farther away to read, it is important to see a doctor. They can confirm if you have Presbyopia and recommend ways to see better, including glasses.

Common Causes of Presbyopia

Presbyopia usually begins around the age of 40 and gets worse with age. Some common causes of Presbyopia include:
Ageing Lens: The biggest cause is the natural hardening of the lens of your eye. Your lens becomes less flexible as you age and can not change shape to focus on nearer objects.
Muscle Fibre Changes: The muscles around the lens that contract and relax to focus also lose elasticity with age. This loss of elasticity means the eye can no longer alter the lens shape as easily.
Reduced Lens Elasticity: With time, the proteins in the eye's lens clump together to make the lens thicker and reduce the amount of elasticity.
Cellular Changes: The cells in eyes also change with age and affect your vision. The number of cells which could change the lens shape decreases, making focusing difficult for close objects.

Signs and Symptoms of Presbyopia

Presbyopia is part of ageing and affects the ability to see objects up close. Look out for these signs and symptoms:

Symptoms

Difficulty Reading Small Print

You might have to hold books, menus, newspapers, or your phone away from your eyes to read clearly.

Need More Light

As your vision changes, you may need brighter lighting than before for reading and close work.

Eye Strain or Fatigue

You may experience eye strain or tired eyes after working for long periods doing something that requires close concentration, such as sewing or handwriting.

Headaches After Close Work

Frequent headaches can result from straining to see clearly after reading, writing or working on a computer.

Blurred Vision at Normal Reading Distance

Even at distances comfortable for reading or other detailed work, your vision might feel blurry.

Holding Reading Material at Arm's Length

The most obvious sign of Presbyopia is having to reach for the maximum distance to read a text to make it clearer.

Do you have any of the following symptoms?

• Difficulty reading small print, such as labels, menus, or text messages
• Need more light than before to read or do close-up work
• Experiencing eye strain or fatigue after doing tasks that require detailed focus
• Frequent headaches following reading or other close work
• Noticing blurred vision at normal distances when looking at objects or reading
• Holding reading materials at arm's length to see the text better
• Finding it takes longer for your eyes to adjust from far to near objects
• More reliance on reading glasses for close-up detail

Jiva Ayunique™ Treatment Philosophy - A Holistic Approach to Presbyopia

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Core Principles of the Jiva Ayunique™ Treatment Protocol

Ayurvedic medicines customised for you: Tailored herbal formulas for calming doshas and mood stabilisation.
Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness: Relaxing methods for mental and general well being of patients.
Ayurvedic Therapies: Treatments like Panchakarma and massages detox the body and balance emotional health.
Dietary & Lifestyle Changes: Professional advice on adjusting your diet and lifestyle to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Ayurvedic Medicines for Presbyopia

With advancing age, our vision also goes on declining, and specifically our ability to see objects that are near. Conventional glasses are a common remedy but Ayurveda provides herbal remedies to manage and improve this condition. Following are some Ayurvedic medications frequently prescribed for Presbyopia:

Triphala: Among the most familiar Ayurvedic compounds, Triphala is made out of 3 fruits - Amalaki, Haritaki and Bibhitaki. It's thought to detoxify the body and boost health including eye health.
Yashtimadhu (Licorice): Yashtimadhu is prescribed for eye health because of its revitalising properties. It helps with clear vision and relieves eye inflammation.
Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Amla is loaded with Vitamin C and antioxidants and therefore great for eye health. It tightens the eye muscles and delays the appearance of Presbyopia.
Shatavari: This magic herb is another powerful rejuvenator, said to boost vitality and eye tissue health.
Bhringraj: Bhringraj is believed to enhance vision and eye health when taken regularly, apart from its other benefits.