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Cataracts Treatment in Jacksonville
10 holistic practitioners in Jacksonville who can help with Cataracts. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 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 Jacksonville for Cataracts
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#1
91GPS
Jacksonville Acupuncture Center
Dr. Ming Chen, LAc·LAc, AP, NCCAOM Diplomate, 20+ years experience
4.8(86)
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Acupuncture
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89.5GPS
Jacksonville Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. David Thompson, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Integrative Medicine certified
4.7(94)
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Functional Medicine Consultation
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89GPS
Janet Rucker Classical Homeopathy
Janet Rucker, AP, CCH·AP (Licensed Acupuncture Physician since 2000), CCH (Certified Clinical Homeopath), NCCAOM Diplomate
4.7(58)
Jacksonville/Gainesville area, FL
HomeopathyAcupuncturenaturopathic medicine
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Beaches Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Steven Martin, DO·DO, Board-Certified, Sports Medicine specialist
4.7(87)
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationChiropractic Care
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88.5GPS
Jacksonville Wellness Acupuncture
Dr. Sarah Kim, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM Diplomate
4.7(79)
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Florida Functional Medicine
Florida Functional Medicine Team·Functional medicine specialists
4.6(78)
Jacksonville, FL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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87.5GPS
Jacksonville Holistic Chiropractic
Dr. Robert Miller, DC·DC, Functional Neurology certified
4.6(78)
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Chiropractic Carenaturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Jacksonville Chiropractic Health Center
Dr. Thomas Lee, DC·DC, Sports Medicine certified
4.6(84)
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Chiropractic Care
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