A REVIEW ARTICLE ON ARMA AND ITS MANAGEMENT IN ATYURVEDA

Abstract

Arma is one of the Suklagata Netra Rogas, characterized by triangular growth of Dushita mamsa dhatu i.e., growth of fibrovascular tissue sub-conjunctivally and spread on to the cornea It is one of the Chedana Sadhya Vyadhi. It can be correlated with Pterygium in contemporary science. It is one of the most common eye problems requiring prompt attention.  It has a major incidence worldwide and is very common in both developed and developing countries. It is affecting all age groups and both sexes. It is the common cause of ocular morbidity.