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Cataracts Treatment in Palo Alto
9 holistic practitioners in Palo Alto who can help with Cataracts. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
9 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 Palo Alto for Cataracts
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#1
90GPS
Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Susan Payrovi·MD
4.5(50)
Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(650) 498-5566#2
89GPS
Stanford Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Manuela Kogon·MD
4.5(50)
Stanford Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(650) 498-5566#3
89GPS
Stanford Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
Stanford Health Care locations
integrative medicine
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(650) 498-9000#4
88GPS
Palo Alto Mind Body
VerifiedDr. M Rameen Ghorieshi·MD, MPH
4.5(50)
Palo Alto Mind Body, Palo Alto, CA 94301
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#5
88GPS
Palo Alto Integrative Medicine
VerifiedPalo Alto Integrative Medicine·MD Team
4.5(50)
Palo Alto Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94301
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncture
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Contact via website#6
88GPS
Dr. Karen Liu Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Karen Liu, MD·MD, functional medicine certified
4.8(0)
Palo Alto, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#7
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Dr. Karen Liu Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Karen Liu, MD·MD, functional medicine certified
4.8(0)
Palo Alto, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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