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Cataracts Treatment in Austin
17 holistic practitioners in Austin who can help with Cataracts. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
17 Practitioners
0 Treatments
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 Austin for Cataracts
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#1
96GPS
Dr. Ruthie Harper MD
VerifiedDr. Ruthie Harper, MD·MD, Functional & Integrative Medicine specialist
4.9(156)
3901 Medical Parkway, Suite #100, Austin, TX 78756
Functional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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(512) 343-9355#2
95GPS
Resilient Health Austin
VerifiedDr. Habeeb Hussein Habeeb, MD·MD, Board-Certified Internal Medicine, MPH (Loma Linda - Fulbright Scholar), Functional Medicine Practitioner
4.9(84)
Austin, TX
integrative medicineIV Nutrient TherapyFunctional Medicine Consultation
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93.5GPS
AustinMD Aesthetics & Wellness
Dr. Kausik Roy, MD & Dr. Jenny Sechler, NP·Board-Certified Internal Medicine (Dr. Roy), Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Dr. Sechler)
4.8(132)
13625 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Building 10, Suite 200, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Functional Medicine ConsultationOzone TherapyIV Nutrient Therapy
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(512) 593-5605#4
93GPS
Austin Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Michelle Park, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Functional Medicine Fellowship
4.8(119)
Austin, TX 78731
Functional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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92.5GPS
Nourish Medicine
VerifiedDr. Alex Carrasco, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Author of 'Bloom'
4.8(97)
Austin, TX (Telemedicine)
Functional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic medicine
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92.5GPS
Austin Integrative Psychiatry
VerifiedDr. Robert Chang, MD·MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Functional Medicine trained
4.8(87)
Austin, TX 78746
holistic psychiatryFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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91GPS
Austin Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Jessica Liu, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM Diplomate, Fertility specialist
4.7(96)
Austin, TX 78704
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Austin Integrative Oncology
VerifiedDr. Emily Roberts, MD·MD, Board-Certified Oncologist, Integrative Medicine certified
4.7(94)
Austin, TX 78759
integrative oncologyFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic medicine
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90GPS
GrassRoots Functional Medicine
Dr. Seth Osgood·Functional Medicine specialist
4.7(73)
Austin, TX
Functional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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90GPS
Austin Biological Dentistry
Dr. James Wilson, DDS·DDS, IAOMT member, Biological Dentistry certified
4.7(98)
Austin, TX 78701
holistic dentistrynaturopathic medicine
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89GPS
Austin Energy Healing Center
VerifiedLaura Martinez, Reiki Master·Usui Reiki Master, Sound Healing certified
4.8(71)
Austin, TX 78704
energy healingsound therapy
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89GPS
Austin Ayurveda Center
Priya Singh, Ayurvedic Consultant·Certified Ayurvedic Consultant, Yoga Therapist
4.7(82)
Austin, TX 78704
ayurvedic medicineWestern Herbal Medicine
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89GPS
South Austin Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Jennifer Thompson, DO·DO, Board-Certified, Women's Health specialist
4.6(87)
Austin, TX 78745
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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88.5GPS
Austin Holistic Chiropractic
Dr. Mark Stevens, DC·DC, Sports Medicine certified
4.6(103)
Austin, TX 78701
Chiropractic Carenaturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Austin Classical Homeopathy
Dr. Sarah Miller, CCH·CCH, Certified Classical Homeopath
4.7(78)
Austin, TX 78731
Homeopathy
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