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Cataracts Treatment in Tampa
15 holistic practitioners in Tampa who can help with Cataracts. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
15 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)
Practitioners in Tampa for Cataracts
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#1
92GPS
Bay Area Oriental Family Practice
Dr. Yali Fan·Nationally Board-Certified, Florida-Licensed, 30+ years experience
4.8(76)
Bay Area Oriental Family Practice, Tampa, FL
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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91GPS
Tampa Bay Acupuncture Clinic
Dr. Xiao Zhang, M.D., A.P.·M.D. (Traditional Chinese Medicine - China), A.P., Nationally Board-Certified, Former Assistant Professor
4.7(92)
Tampa Bay Acupuncture Clinic, Tampa, FL 33647
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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91GPS
Phoenix Rising Acupuncture
Phoenix Rising Team·Licensed acupuncture physicians
4.8(76)
Temple Terrace, FL
Acupuncture
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90.5GPS
Tampa Functional Medicine Institute
VerifiedDr. Michael Roberts, DO·DO, Board-Certified Family Medicine, IFM Certified
4.7(118)
Tampa, FL 33606
Functional Medicine Consultation
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90.5GPS
Tampa Integrative Psychiatry
VerifiedDr. Susan Martinez, MD·MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist
4.7(81)
Tampa, FL 33606
holistic psychiatryFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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90GPS
Integrative Medicine Center
Dr. Ou & Dr. Gong·Licensed Acupuncture Physicians, 30+ years experience each
4.5(118)
13801 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Suite 206, Tampa, FL 33613
Acupuncturenutritional counselingHomeopathy
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(813) 977-2677#7
90GPS
Tampa Spine and Wellness
VerifiedDr. Lott·Licensed acupuncture and chiropractic
4.7(98)
Tampa, FL
Acupuncture
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89GPS
Tampa Wellness & Chiropractic
Dr. James Patterson, DC·DC, Sports Medicine certified
4.7(96)
Tampa, FL 33609
Chiropractic Carenaturopathic medicine
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89GPS
Tampa Bay Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Andrew Wilson, DO·DO, Functional Medicine certified
4.6(93)
Tampa, FL 33609
Functional Medicine Consultation
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89GPS
Tampa Integrative Wellness
VerifiedDr. Kevin Brown, DO·DO, Board-Certified, Integrative Medicine certified
4.6(89)
Tampa, FL 33612
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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88.5GPS
Tampa Bay Healing Center
Christina Johnson, Reiki Master·Usui Reiki Master, Crystal Therapy certified
4.8(69)
Tampa, FL 33609
energy healingsound therapy
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88GPS
Tampa Homeopathic Clinic
Dr. Susan Thompson, CCH·CCH, 20+ years experience
4.7(76)
Tampa, FL 33606
Homeopathy
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88GPS
Lakeland Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Patricia Brown, DO·DO, Board-Certified Family Medicine
4.6(79)
Lakeland, FL 33801
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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