Health Condition 1: H108- Other conjunctivitis
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients presenting signs and symptoms of Abhishyanda (simple allergic conjunctivitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis). 2.Between the age group of 16-50 years. 3.Patients willing for trial and follow up.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients having viral and bacterial conjunctivitis. 2.Patients suffering from Atopic keratoconjunctivitis, Giant papillary conjunctivitis. 3.Patients having complicated eye diseases and trachoma, chalazion, stye, pterygium, dacryocystitis, trichiasis etc. 4.Patients suffering from corneal opacity, ulcers. 5.Patients suffering from major systemic illness necessitating long term treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in the symptoms of Vataja Abhishyanda (Allergic Conjunctivitis)i.e .Kandu(itching),Achchahasruta( watery discharge).Timepoint: Assessment on 0th day, 15th day and 30th day, Treatment period- 30 days Follow up- 30 days Total duration of trial including follow up 60 days Window period 3 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Improvement in the associated symptoms of Vataja Abhishyanda like Stambana, Shirobhitapa, Alpshophta, Parushya and Sangharsha. 2. Improvement in the Absolute eosinophil count and IgE . 3. Improvement in conjunctival smear test. 4. Improvement in the reduction of papillae, follicles, congestion in conjunctiva and chemosis examined through slit lamp biomicroscopy. Timepoint: Assessment on 0th day, 15th day and 30th day, Treatment period- 30 days Follow up- 30 days Total duration of trial including follow up 60 days Window period 3 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi