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Cataracts Treatment in Bethesda
8 holistic practitioners in Bethesda 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 Bethesda for Cataracts
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91GPS
White Oak Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Jillian Casey, ND, MPH, IFMCP·ND, MPH, IFMCP, board-certified in naturopathic gastroenterology
4.9(0)
4401 East West Highway Ste 303, Bethesda, MD 20814
naturopathic medicine
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(240) 744-1367#2
91GPS
White Oak Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Jillian Casey, ND, MPH, IFMCP·ND, MPH, IFMCP, board-certified in naturopathic gastroenterology
4.9(0)
4401 East West Highway Ste 303, Bethesda, MD 20814
naturopathic medicine
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(240) 744-1367#3
89GPS
Comprehensive Primary Care
VerifiedDr. Mindi E. Cohen, DO·DO, board-certified in family medicine and functional medicine, practicing since 2004
4.8(0)
5413 W Cedar Lane #203c, Bethesda, MD 20814
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(301) 530-4383#4
89GPS
Comprehensive Primary Care
VerifiedDr. Mindi E. Cohen, DO·DO, board-certified in family medicine and functional medicine, practicing since 2004
4.8(0)
5413 W Cedar Lane #203c, Bethesda, MD 20814
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(301) 530-4383#5
88GPS
Nava Health and Vitality Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20817
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(800) 762-6282#6
88GPS
Nava Health and Vitality Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20817
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(800) 762-6282