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Cataracts Treatment in Portland

42 holistic practitioners in Portland who can help with Cataracts. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

42 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)
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Practitioners in Portland for Cataracts

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#28
80GPS

Dr. Peter Knight

Verified
Dr. Peter Knight·ND
4.8(62)
975 Broadway, #1, South Portland, ME 04106
Functional Medicine Consultation
#31
80GPS

Dr. Sarah Kotzur

Verified
Dr. Sarah Kotzur·ND
4.7(38)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#32
80GPS

Dr. Paula Cluney

Verified
Dr. Paula Cluney·ND
4.6(29)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#33
80GPS

Dr. Beth Stockwell

Verified
Dr. Beth Stockwell·ND
4.7(34)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#34
80GPS

Dr. Jacob Aguiar II

Verified
Dr. Jacob Aguiar II·ND
4.5(26)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#35
80GPS

Dr. Steven Zarembka

Verified
Dr. Steven Zarembka·ND
4.6(31)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#36
80GPS

Dr. Fredric Shotz

Verified
Dr. Fredric Shotz·ND
4.8(112)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#37
80GPS

Dr. Devra Krassner

Verified
Dr. Devra Krassner·ND
4.9(52)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#38
80GPS

Dr. Rebecca Morrell

Verified
Dr. Rebecca Morrell·ND
4.7(43)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#39
80GPS

Dr. Mikaela Arredondo

Verified
Dr. Mikaela Arredondo·ND
4.8(61)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#40
80GPS

Dr. Renee Lang II

Verified
Dr. Renee Lang II·ND
4.6(28)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#41
80GPS

Dr. Sasha Rose

Verified
Dr. Sasha Rose·ND
4.7(36)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#42
80GPS

Dr. Hannah Fogg

Verified
Dr. Hannah Fogg·ND
4.8(45)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine