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Cataracts Treatment in Colorado Springs
11 holistic practitioners in Colorado Springs who can help with Cataracts. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
11 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 Colorado Springs for Cataracts
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Chien
VerifiedCalvin Chien, LAc·LAc, Licensed since 1997, Colorado Licensed 2004
4.9(0)
4905 N Union Blvd #106, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
integrative medicine
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(719) 533-0008#2
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Peaceful Points Acupuncture
Shelly Greene, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM-Certified in Oriental Medicine
4.9(0)
5265 N Academy Blvd, Suite 1400, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
integrative medicine
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(719) 291-4006#3
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Springs Community Acupuncture
Hannah & Kyndl·LAc, NCCAOM-Certified
4.8(0)
2828 W. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
integrative medicine
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(719) 464-5211#4
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Strata Med
Dr. Kelli Miller, LAc, Dipl.Ac.·LAc, Dipl.Ac., Practicing since 2001
4.7(0)
3314 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
integrative medicine
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(719) 428-2202#6
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Chien's Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedCalvin Chien, LAc·LAc, Licensed since 1997, Colorado Licensed 2004
4.9(0)
4905 N Union Blvd #106, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
naturopathic medicine
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(719) 533-0008#7
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Chien's Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedCalvin Chien, LAc·LAc, Licensed since 1997, Colorado Licensed 2004
4.9(0)
4905 N Union Blvd #106, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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(719) 533-0008#8
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Peaceful Points Acupuncture
Shelly Greene, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM-Certified in Oriental Medicine
4.9(0)
5265 N Academy Blvd, Suite 1400, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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(719) 291-4006#9
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Springs Community Acupuncture
Hannah & Kyndl·LAc, NCCAOM-Certified
4.8(0)
2828 W. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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(719) 464-5211