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Cataracts Treatment in Santa Fe
10 holistic practitioners in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe for Cataracts
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Dr. Christy Kithil
VerifiedDr. Christy Kithil·ND
4.8(42)
1494 S Saint Francis Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505
naturopathic medicine
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(505) 983-7276#2
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Dr. Melissa Gibbons
VerifiedDr. Melissa Gibbons·NMD
4.9(67)
303 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501
primary care
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(505) 988-2449#3
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Dr. Erin Greenspan
VerifiedDr. Erin Greenspan·ND
4.8(34)
Santa Fe, NM
naturopathic medicine
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(505) 289-1820#4
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Dr. Hannah Rikoon
VerifiedDr. Hannah Rikoon·ND
4.9(56)
1345 Pacheco St., Santa Fe, NM 87505
fertility support
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(505) 594-3125#5
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Dr. Juliette Sweet
VerifiedDr. Juliette Sweet·ND, MSAyu
4.7(28)
Rose Center for Integrative Health, 8372 Hwy 4, Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
ayurvedic medicine
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(505) 750-3191#6
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Allison Donnell
VerifiedAllison Donnell·DOM, ND
4.6(41)
445 St Michaels Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Acupuncture
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(505) 913-3820#7
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Dr. Eric Grasser
VerifiedDr. Eric Grasser·MD, AP
4.6(29)
Santa Fe, NM
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(505) 983-7276#8
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Candace Miller
Candace Miller·MS, PA-C
4.7(24)
Santa Fe, NM
ayurvedic medicine
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(505) 983-7276