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Ayurveda is science of life. It is the oldest surviving medical system in world with long record of clinical experience. The main goal of Ayurveda is to provide healthy life in individuals through preventive and curative measures. Shalakya Tantra is one among eight branches of Ayurveda [1] which deals with the diseases occurring in Urdhwa Jatrugata Bhaga[2]. Eye is the highly specialised sense organ serving the most vital function of sight to living creatures. Acharya Vagbhata highlighted that for a man without eyes this globe is vain due to the fact that the day and night are same for them even if other sense organs are in healthy conditions [3]. Sirotpata is a disease explained in Sarvagata Rogas by Acharya Sushruta [4 ] . Sirotpata is characterised by Raktaraji (vascular congestion), Ushyate (Burning Sensation in eyes) and Vedana (Ocular pain), but devoid of swelling, lacrimation and exudates (ashophashrupadeham)[5]. The excessive vitiation of Rakta Dosha is the cause of Sirotpata[6]. It is Sadhya Vyadhi.[7] In Ayurvedic texts, the treatment of Sirotpata is described similar to that of Pittaj and Raktaj Abhishyanda, involving therapies like Siravyadh, Pralepa, Aschyotana, Anjana, and Nasya.[8][9]Among these, Aschyotana is considered the most effective Kriyakalpa for all Netra Vikaras, as stated by Acharya Vagbhata.[10]It helps relieve eye symptoms like pain, itching, redness, watering, and burning sensation. Acharya Vagbhata mentioned Kashmaryadi Siddha Jala Aschyotana in Sirotpata.