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Cataracts Treatment in La Jolla
8 holistic practitioners in La Jolla who can help with Cataracts. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 Practitioners
0 Treatments
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 La Jolla for Cataracts
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91GPS
Pacific Pearl La Jolla
VerifiedPacific Pearl La Jolla·Multiple MDs/NDs
4.5(50)
Pacific Pearl La Jolla, La Jolla, CA 92037
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationregenerative medicine
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89GPS
Dr. Brooke Leverone
VerifiedDr. Brooke Leverone·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Brooke Leverone, La Jolla, CA 92037
naturopathic medicinehormone therapynaturopathic primary care
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Contact via website#3
89GPS
Moss Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMoss Center for Integrative Medicine·MD
4.5(50)
Moss Center for Integrative Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92037
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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(858) 457-1314#4
89GPS
Moss Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Charles A. Moss, MD·MD, pioneer in integrative medicine
4.8(0)
La Jolla, CA
integrative medicine
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(858) 457-1314#5
88GPS
Dr. Erica Oberg
VerifiedDr. Erica Oberg·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Erica Oberg, La Jolla, CA 92037
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary careregenerative medicine
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88GPS
UC San Diego Health Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.7(0)
Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA
integrative medicine
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(858) 657-8600