Optic atrophy is degeneration of optic nerve. It occurs as an end result of any pathological process that damages axons in anterior visual system. Gambhirika (Primary optic atrophy) occurs without any local disturbances but results from the lesions proximal to the optic disc without antecedent papilloedema. A 45 years old male patient having history of gradual vision loss since 1 year attended OPD of Netra Vibhag, Shalakya Tantra department, Sakharam Nemchand Jain Ayurved Hospital, Solapur. His

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... corrected visual acuity was right eye-hand movement positive and left eye-6/9 (Partial). He had no any other complaint related to eye. Fundus examination reveals pale optic disc with diffuse pallor (+) of both eye. Intra-ocular tension was in normal range. He had paralysis stroke on right side before one year. He had no history of head injury or trauma. After thorough examination diagnosis of Gambhirika (Primary optic atrophy) (Both eyes) was confirmed. He was depressed as he was told by one the most renowned eye hospital in India, about the poor visual prognosis. All the facts about prognosis were explained to patient and his relative and with their consent it was decided to give Ayurvedic treatment as trial which include Netra-Tarpan with Triphala Ghrit, Saptamrut Loh, Mahamanjishtadi kadha, Punarnavasav and Cap. Palsineuron (Abhyantarpan). These drugs are Chakshushya, Rakta-prasadak, Shothhar as well as giving strength to majja-sanstha. After above treatment for two months, patient's corrected visual acuity improved up to right eye-finger counting 3 meters and left eye-6/9 (Partial). Due this improvement patient regained his confidence which gave a strong support to his family. From this case study it can be concluded that Ayurvedic unique treatment can be tried in such diseases where there is no treatment in other pathies.