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Cataracts Treatment in Charleston
11 holistic practitioners in Charleston who can help with Cataracts. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
11 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 Charleston for Cataracts
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Dr. Catherine Jones
VerifiedDr. Catherine Jones·ND, MS, LAc
4.8(127)
164 Market Street, Suite 302, Charleston, SC 29401
Acupuncture
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(843) 513-7477#2
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Dr. Julie Allison
Dr. Julie Allison·DAOM, LAc, Dipl. OM
4.9(189)
4 Carriage Ln Suite 204, Charleston, SC 29407
Acupuncture
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(843) 708-9262#3
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Dr. Naomi Campbell
Dr. Naomi Campbell·DACM, LAc
4.8(134)
1 Carriage Ln, Ste 101, Charleston, SC
Acupuncture
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(843) 936-7000#4
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Dr. Stephen Elliott
VerifiedDr. Stephen Elliott·MD
4.6(89)
7510 North Forest Drive, North Charleston, SC 29420
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(843) 572-1600#5
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Lisa Abernathy
Lisa Abernathy·LAc
4.9(178)
1819 Meeting Street Road, Charleston, SC 29405
Acupuncture
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(843) 937-6890#6
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Erin Mullally
Erin Mullally·FNP-C
4.7(96)
45 Lyttleton St, Charleston, SC 29407
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(843) 642-8036#7
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Dr. Michael Kalsman
VerifiedDr. Michael Kalsman·MD
4.6(84)
2075 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC
Acupuncture
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(843) 876-3151#8
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Dr. Shannon Kennedy
VerifiedDr. Shannon Kennedy·MD
4.7(78)
3423 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455
integrative medicine
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(843) 737-5206#9
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Treayor Smith
Treayor Smith·LAc
4.8(127)
Johns Island, SC 29455
Acupuncture
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(843) 555-0600