Exam eligibility
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Syllabus – subtopics
- ATimira (Errors of Refraction, Presbyopia)
- BAmblyopia
- CKacha
- DLinganasha
- EKaphaja Linganasha Shastrakarma
- FPitta-vidagdha Drishti
- GKapha-vidagdha Drishti
- HDhumadarshi
- IUshna-vidagdha Drishti
- JAbhighataja Linganasha
- KSanimittaja Linganasha
- LAnimittaja Linganasha
- MGambhirika
- NHraswajadya
- ONakulandhya
Learning objectives
At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)
- Describe in brief Drishti Vichara as per Susruta Samhita.Expound the clinical features of Patalagata Timira.
- Elaborate clinical features and management of Doshaja Timira.
- Explain Clinical features and Treatment of Kacha and Linganasha.
- Narrate Kaphaja Linganasha Shastrakarma- Poorva , Pradhana, Pashchat karma; Vedhana Shalaka; Upadravas.
- Define and expound etiological and clinical classification, clinical features, complications and treatment of errors of refraction - (Myopia, Hypermetropia, Astigmatism).
- Define, Describe etiology, clinical features and treatment of Presbyopia and Amblyopia.
- Detail Clinical features and Treatment of Pitta-vidagdha Drishti, Kapha-vidagdha Drishti, Dhumadarshi and Ushna-vidhagdha Drishti.
- Describe the clinical features of Abhighataja Linganasha, Sanimittaja Linganasha, Animitta Linganasha, Gambhirika and Hraswajadya.Explain the clinical features and treatment of Nakulandhya.
- Demonstrate the technique of Fundus examination.
- GUD T,PBL, D-BED
- Present an appropriate history in a patient with Timira (Dimness of vision).
Notes
Detailed notes for Drishtigata Roga-1 are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.
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Q1. Linganasha in modern ophthalmology is mostly correlated with
- A. Cataract
- B. Retinal detachment
- C. Corneal ulcer
- D. Trachoma
Answer: A — Kaphaja Linganasha in particular is compared with mature cataract, treated surgically by Shastra karma.
Important questions
- LAQ Describe Linganasha (cataract) and its surgical management. (Practice)