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Cataracts Treatment in Oakland
10 holistic practitioners in Oakland who can help with Cataracts. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 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 Oakland for Cataracts
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88GPS
East Bay Acupuncture & Herbs
Dr. Michelle Park, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
Oakland, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
East Bay Acupuncture & Herbs
Dr. Michelle Park, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
Oakland, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Suzann Wang ND
VerifiedSuzann Wang·ND
4.5(50)
Suzann Wang ND, Oakland, CA 94612
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary careOzone Therapy
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86GPS
Dr. Brian Cox
VerifiedDr. Brian Cox·NMD
4.5(50)
Dr. Brian Cox, Oakland, CA 94612
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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85GPS
Nushka Kassem ND LAc
VerifiedNushka Kassem·ND, L.Ac
4.5(50)
Nushka Kassem ND LAc, Oakland, CA 94612
naturopathic medicineAcupuncturenaturopathic primary care
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85GPS
Optimized Wellness Center
Optimized Wellness Center·Multiple Practitioners
4.5(50)
Optimized Wellness Center, Oakland, CA 94612
Functional Medicine Consultationnutritional counselingdetoxification
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(510) 497-4424#7
85GPS
Ross Acupuncture Clinic
Ross Acupuncture Clinic·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Ross Acupuncture Clinic, Oakland, CA 94618
Acupuncture
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83GPS
Oakland Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Kensive Yu-Nguyen·ND
4.5(50)
Oakland Naturopathic Medicine, Oakland, CA 94612
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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