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. 2010 Apr;31(2):236-9.
doi: 10.4103/0974-8520.72407.

A clinical study on "Computer vision syndrome" and its management with Triphala eye drops and Saptamrita Lauha

M P Gangamma  1 , Poonam, Manjusha Rajagopala
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A clinical study on "Computer vision syndrome" and its management with Triphala eye drops and Saptamrita Lauha

M P Gangamma et al. Ayu. 2010 Apr.

Abstract

American Optometric Association (AOA) defines computer vision syndrome (CVS) as "Complex of eye and vision problems related to near work, which are experienced during or related to computer use". Most studies indicate that Video Display Terminal (VDT) operators report more eye related problems than non-VDT office workers. The causes for the inefficiencies and the visual symptoms are a combination of individual visual problems and poor office ergonomics. In this clinical study on "CVS", 151 patients were registered, out of whom 141 completed the treatment. In Group A, 45 patients had been prescribed Triphala eye drops; in Group B, 53 patients had been prescribed the Triphala eye drops and SaptamritaLauha tablets internally, and in Group C, 43 patients had been prescribed the placebo eye drops and placebo tablets. In total, marked improvement was observed in 48.89, 54.71 and 06.98% patients in groups A, B and C, respectively.

Keywords: Computer Vision Syndrome; Saptamrita Lauha; Triphala eye drops; Video Display Terminal.

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