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Cataracts Treatment in Providence
10 holistic practitioners in Providence 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 Providence for Cataracts
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#1
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Dr. Chrysanthi Kazantzis
Dr. Chrysanthi Kazantzis·N.D., MS
5.0(168)
245 Waterman St, Suite 200, Providence, RI 02906
Functional Medicine Consultation
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401-270-1742#2
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Dr. Bridget Casey
Dr. Bridget Casey·N.D.
4.9(142)
35 S Angell St Unit 7, Providence, RI 02906
Western Herbal Medicine
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401-642-5855#3
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Dr. Sheila M. Frodermann
Dr. Sheila M. Frodermann·MS, N.D., DHANP, CCH
4.8(187)
144 Waterman Street, Suite #3, Providence, RI 02906
Homeopathy
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401-455-0546#4
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Dr. Martine Delonnay
Dr. Martine Delonnay·N.D., M.D.
4.7(118)
845 North Main St, Suite 8, Providence, RI 02904
natural medicine
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401-861-4643#5
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Dr. Brenda Bithoney
Dr. Brenda Bithoney·N.D.
4.6(94)
Providence, RI
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. Noelle Cardarelli
Dr. Noelle Cardarelli·N.D., DAc
4.7(107)
Providence, RI
Acupuncture
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401-271-7652#7
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Dr. Celeste Ruland
Dr. Celeste Ruland·N.D., CPT, LMT
4.7(91)
Providence, RI
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. Achina Stein
Dr. Achina Stein·D.O., DFAPA, ABIHM, IFMCP
4.8(136)
Downtown Providence, RI
integrative medicine
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