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Abhishyanda, a severe eye disorder, is equivalent to conjunctivitis in modern medicine. Characterized by conjunctival inflammation, it can spread through the bloodstream (Rakta) and lead to complications like Adhimanth (acute pain) and other ocular diseases. If left untreated, Abhishyanda can cause Sandhigat roga (joint disorders), Shuklagat roga (reproductive issues), Krishnagat roga (skin diseases), Vartmagat roga (skin lesions). So Ayurvedic classics categorize Abhishyanda into four types is Vataja Abhishyanda, Pittaja Abhishyanda, Kaphaja Abhishyanda and Raktaja Abhishyanda. Excessive eye discharge is a hallmark symptom of Abhishyanda, resulting from Kledana (imbalance) in Doshas and Dhatus. Ayurvedic management approaches for Abhishyanda include Anjana (collyrium), Pariseka (liquid pouring), Pralepa (paste application), Aschyotana (eye drops), Tarpana (nourishment), Sweda (sweating), Putpaka (fumigation) and specific Ayurvedic formulations and herbs offer relief. This article aims to analyze the concept of Abhishyanda as described in Ayurveda and correlate it with conjunctivitis based on etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, and classification.