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Cataracts Treatment in Albuquerque
8 holistic practitioners in Albuquerque who can help with Cataracts. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 Practitioners
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6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Cataracts
Gabriel focuses on prevention and slowing progression (cataracts eventually require surgery—only proven treatment, but delaying onset by 10 years reduces need for surgery 50%). For prevention/early cataracts: antioxidant supplementation (vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein, zeaxanthin—reduce progression 10...
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Key Supplements
- Vitamin C 500-1000mg/day (lens has high vitamin C concentration, antioxidant, reduces progression—some studies show 30-45% lower risk with supplementation)
- Vitamin E 400 IU (antioxidant, protects lens proteins—mixed evidence, some studies show benefit)
- Lutein 10-20mg/day + Zeaxanthin 2-4mg/day (carotenoids filter blue light, antioxidant—reduce cataract risk 20-30% in studies)
- N-Acetyl-Carnosine (NAC) eye drops (marketed as 'Can-C'—controversial, some studies show improvement in early cataracts, others show no benefit, expensive, not FDA-approved, mixed evidence)
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid 300-600mg/day (antioxidant, may slow progression)
- Bilberry Extract 160mg 2x/day (anthocyanins, antioxidant)
Key Lab Markers
- Slit Lamp Examination (direct visualization of lens—identifies cataract type, location, severity)
- Visual Acuity (Snellen chart—20/20 to 20/400, determines functional impact)
- Glare Testing (assesses functional vision—cataracts cause glare, halos, difficulty with night driving)
- Contrast Sensitivity (cataracts reduce contrast—functional impairment not captured by Snellen chart)
Practitioners in Albuquerque for Cataracts
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Miklos Major
Miklos Major·ScD, DNP, NP-BC
4.7(38)
4700 Jefferson St NE Ste 800, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(505) 932-7112#2
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Functional Medicine Center of Albuquerque
Functional Medicine Center of Albuquerque·Chiropractic & Functional Medicine
4.8(52)
10801 Lomas Blvd NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87112
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(505) 888-6138#3
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Dr. Marcus Higi
VerifiedDr. Marcus Higi·MD
4.6(34)
6800 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite J, Albuquerque, NM 87109
integrative medicine
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(505) 226-2300#4
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Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine
Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine·Integrative Medicine Team
4.8(156)
3216 Monte Vista Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Acupuncture
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(505) 988-2449#5
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Monica Ortega
Monica Ortega·CFNP, DNP
4.3(27)
7007 Jefferson St NE, Ste C, Albuquerque, NM 87109
hormone therapy
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(505) 340-0406#6
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UNM Center for Life
UNM Center for Life·Integrative Medicine Team
4.7(92)
6500 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Acupuncture
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(505) 925-7464