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Cataracts Treatment in Boulder
16 holistic practitioners in Boulder who can help with Cataracts. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
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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 Boulder for Cataracts
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NatureMed Integrative Clinic
VerifiedKelly Parcell, ND·ND, Bastyr University
4.7(0)
5330 Manhattan Circle, Suite B, Boulder, CO
integrative medicine
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(303) 884-7557#3
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Boulder Integrative Health
Carrie Ballas, FNP-C·FNP-C, Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
4.9(0)
2575 Pearl Street, Suite 1B, Boulder, CO 80302
integrative medicine
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(303) 459-4875#5
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Inner Balance Acupuncture
Julie Jiayu Zhang, LAc·LAc, Board-Certified
4.9(0)
3405 Penrose Place, Suite 204, Boulder, CO 80301
integrative medicine
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(303) 931-8294#8
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Courtney Cooper, MS, LAc·MS, LAc
4.9(0)
825 S. Broadway, Suite 10, Boulder, CO 80305
naturopathic medicine
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(720) 696-0511#10
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NatureMed Integrative Clinic
VerifiedKelly Parcell, ND·ND, Bastyr University
4.7(0)
5330 Manhattan Circle, Suite B, Boulder, CO
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(303) 884-7557#11
80GPS
Boulder Integrative Health
Carrie Ballas, FNP-C·FNP-C, Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
4.9(0)
2575 Pearl Street, Suite 1B, Boulder, CO 80302
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(303) 459-4875#12
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Courtney Cooper, MS, LAc·MS, LAc
4.9(0)
825 S. Broadway, Suite 10, Boulder, CO 80305
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(720) 696-0511