Shalakya – Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Care
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Comprehensive Ayurvedic and Modern Therapies
The Shalakya department at Bharati Ayurved Hospital, Pune offers specialized treatments for diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, and head. Our approach combines classical Ayurvedic therapies with modern surgical and diagnostic methods to provide safe, effective, and long-term solutions.
Patients are guided through detailed assessments that consider Prakriti, Vikriti, and lifestyle habits. Based on these findings, individualized treatment protocols are created to restore health and improve quality of life.
Ayurvedic Therapies
- Retaining medicated ghee or oil over the eyes.
- Strengthens vision, relieves dryness, strain, and early degenerative changes.
- Beneficial for students, computer users, and those with eye fatigue.
- Pouring warm medicated oil into the ears.
- Relieves earache, improves hearing capacity, and prevents ear disorders.
- Supports lubrication and balance of Vata in the head region.
- Instillation of herbal drops directly into the eyes.
- Useful in redness, burning, infections, and mild inflammatory conditions.
- Provides quick relief with cooling and cleansing action.
- Application of medicated paste over the eyelids.
- Reduces swelling, inflammation, and eye strain.
- Promotes relaxation and supports eye health.
- Instillation of medicated oils or herbal powders into the nostrils.
- Effective for disorders of the head, eyes, ears, and neck region.
- Improves clarity of sense organs and balances Vata in the head.
Modern Eye Care Procedures
- Modern cataract procedure using ultrasonic waves to emulsify and remove the cloudy lens.
- Followed by intraocular lens (IOL) implantation for restored vision.
- Minimally invasive with quick recovery and minimal discomfort.
- Laser-assisted reshaping of the cornea.
- Corrects refractive errors such as myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism.
- Provides clearer vision and reduces dependency on glasses or contact lenses.
- Detailed examination of the retina using ophthalmoscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).
- Detects early signs of diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment.
- Allows timely intervention to prevent vision loss.
- Surgical creation of a passage between the lacrimal sac and nasal cavity.
- Relieves chronic dacryocystitis and excessive tearing (epiphora).
- Improves tear drainage and restores eye comfort.
Benefits of Ayurvedic Skin & Hair Care
- Combination of classical Ayurvedic therapies and modern surgical advances.
- Personalized treatment based on constitution and health history.
- Preventive care that reduces recurrence of common ENT and eye problems.
- Skilled doctors with expertise in both traditional and contemporary practices.
- Safe environment with clinical hygiene and supportive facilities.
Patient Journey at Bharati Ayurved Hospital
Facilities & Expertise
Combination of Ayurvedic therapies and modern ophthalmology/ENT surgeries.
Dedicated rooms for eye procedures, ENT therapies, and minor operative care.
Experienced Ayurvedic Shalakya specialists along with ophthalmologists and ENT surgeons.
Ophthalmoscopy, OCT, perimetry, audiometry, nasal endoscopy, and imaging support.
Netratarpan, Karnapuran, Nasya, Bidalak, Aschotan, fumigation, and Yoni-type therapies adapted for ENT.
Phacoemulsification, LASIK, retinal surgery, septoplasty, tympanoplasty, rhinoplasty, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and otoplasty.
Flexible admissions for minor procedures and dedicated recovery rooms.
Private therapy rooms, hygienic environment, and holistic support.