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Cataracts Treatment in San Rafael
9 holistic practitioners in San Rafael 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 San Rafael for Cataracts
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#1
90GPS
Preventive Medical Center of Marin
VerifiedDr. Thomas H. Reece, DO, ND·DO, ND (dual-degreed), board-certified family practice
4.8(67)
4340 Redwood Hwy. Ste. A22, San Rafael, CA 94903
naturopathic medicine
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(415) 472-2343#2
90GPS
Preventive Medical Center of Marin
VerifiedDr. Thomas H. Reece, DO, ND·DO, ND (dual-degreed), board-certified family practice
4.8(0)
4340 Redwood Hwy. Ste. A22, San Rafael, CA 94903
naturopathic medicine
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(415) 472-2343#3
88GPS
Solstice Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. April Blake, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Dara Thompson Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Dara Thompson, ND·ND
4.9(52)
1330 Lincoln Ave. Suite 304, San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Dara Thompson Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Dara Thompson, ND·ND
4.9(0)
1330 Lincoln Ave. Suite 304, San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Solstice Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. April Blake·ND
4.5(50)
Solstice Naturopathic Medicine, San Rafael, CA 94901
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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84GPS
Dr. Thomas Miller Integrative Care
VerifiedDr. Thomas Miller, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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