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Cataracts Treatment in Tucson
10 holistic practitioners in Tucson who can help with Cataracts. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local 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 Tucson for Cataracts
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Tucson Valley Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Shannon Bybee, MD·MD, board-certified Family Medicine, certified in functional medicine (IFM), Andrew Weil Center fellowship graduate
4.9(78)
6831 N Oracle Rd, Ste 133, Tucson, AZ 85704
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(520) 815-3066#2
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Tucson Valley Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Shannon Bybee, MD·MD, board-certified Family Medicine, certified in functional medicine (IFM), Andrew Weil Center fellowship graduate
4.9(0)
6831 N Oracle Rd, Ste 133, Tucson, AZ 85704
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(520) 815-3066#3
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Andrew Weil Integrative Health Clinic
VerifiedDr. George Schatz, MD·MD, triple board-certified (Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine), Andrew Weil Center trained, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine trained
4.8(54)
Banner University Medical Center Sunrise, Tucson, AZ
integrative medicine
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Andrew Weil Integrative Health Clinic
VerifiedDr. George Schatz, MD·MD, triple board-certified (Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine), Andrew Weil Center trained, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine trained
4.8(0)
Banner University Medical Center Sunrise, Tucson, AZ
integrative medicine
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Genesis Natural Medicine Center
VerifiedMichael Uzick, NMD, FABNO·NMD, FABNO (Fellow of American Board of Naturopathic Oncology)
4.7(46)
Tucson, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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Genesis Natural Medicine Center
VerifiedMichael Uzick, NMD, FABNO·NMD, FABNO (Fellow of American Board of Naturopathic Oncology)
4.7(0)
Tucson, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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Arizona Institute of Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Daniel Horzempa, MD·MD, functional and integrative medicine specialist
4.6(38)
Tucson, AZ
integrative medicine
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Arizona Institute of Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Daniel Horzempa, MD·MD, functional and integrative medicine specialist
4.6(0)
Tucson, AZ
integrative medicine
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