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Cataracts Treatment in Boca Raton
9 holistic practitioners in Boca Raton who can help with Cataracts. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local 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 Boca Raton for Cataracts
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94GPS
Boca Raton Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Richard Gold, MD·MD, Board-Certified Internal Medicine & Cardiology
4.8(124)
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Functional Medicine Consultation
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93GPS
Dunetz Wellness Center
VerifiedDr. Rodney Dunetz, DAOM·DAOM (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), Functional Medicine specialist
4.8(86)
Boca Raton, FL
Functional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic medicine
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92GPS
Dr. Hao Integrative Medicine
Dr. Hao·Integrative medicine physician
4.8(96)
Boca Raton, FL
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic medicine
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91GPS
Nava Health Boca Raton
Nava Health Medical Team·Multi-disciplinary functional medicine team
4.7(128)
Boca Raton, FL
Functional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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90.5GPS
Delray Beach Functional Health
VerifiedDr. Susan Cohen, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Functional Medicine Fellowship
4.7(98)
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Functional Medicine Consultation
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89.5GPS
Marylee Marre Functional Medicine
VerifiedMarylee Marre·Functional medicine and holistic health specialist
4.7(82)
Boca Raton, FL
Functional Medicine ConsultationAcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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89.5GPS
Boca Raton Acupuncture Clinic
Dr. Anna Chen, LAc·LAc, AP, Cosmetic Acupuncture certified
4.7(88)
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Acupuncture
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