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Macular Degeneration Treatment in Albuquerque
8 holistic practitioners in Albuquerque who can help with Macular Degeneration. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 Practitioners
3 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Macular Degeneration
Gabriel focuses on prevention and slowing progression (AMD not curable). For dry AMD: AREDS2 formula (proven to slow progression 25%), diet rich in lutein/zeaxanthin (leafy greens, eggs), omega-3, protect eyes from light (sunglasses, blue light filters), address cardiovascular health, smoking cessat...
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Key Supplements
- AREDS2 Formula (Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2—proven to reduce progression to advanced AMD 25%): Vitamin C 500mg, Vitamin E 400 IU, Zinc 80mg (as zinc oxide), Copper 2mg (to prevent copper deficiency from high zinc), Lutein 10mg, Zeaxanthin 2mg (PreserVision AREDS2 or generic equivalent—take daily if intermediate or advanced AMD, NOT for early AMD or no AMD—doesn't prevent onset, only slows progression)
- Lutein 10-20mg/day + Zeaxanthin 2-4mg/day (carotenoids concentrated in macula—filter blue light, antioxidant, protective, from diet or supplements)
- Omega-3 (DHA) 1000-2000mg/day (retina high in DHA, anti-inflammatory, protective—some studies show benefit, AREDS2 didn't but other evidence positive)
- Astaxanthin 6-12mg/day (potent antioxidant, crosses blood-retina barrier, protects photoreceptors)
- Bilberry Extract 160mg 2x/day (anthocyanins support retinal health, night vision)
- Ginkgo Biloba 120-240mg/day (improves retinal blood flow—some evidence, mixed results)
Key Lab Markers
- Dilated Eye Exam (ophthalmoscopy—visualizes macula, drusen, pigment changes, atrophy)
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT—detailed cross-section of retina, measures retinal thickness, detects fluid—wet AMD)
- Fluorescein Angiography (dye injected, photographs blood vessels—identifies wet AMD, choroidal neovascularization)
- Amsler Grid (home monitoring—patient looks at grid, checks for distortion, missing areas—early sign of wet AMD conversion, should use daily if dry AMD)
Practitioners in Albuquerque for Macular Degeneration
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#1
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Miklos Major
Miklos Major·ScD, DNP, NP-BC
4.7(38)
4700 Jefferson St NE Ste 800, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(505) 932-7112#2
80GPS
Functional Medicine Center of Albuquerque
Functional Medicine Center of Albuquerque·Chiropractic & Functional Medicine
4.8(52)
10801 Lomas Blvd NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87112
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(505) 888-6138#3
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Dr. Marcus Higi
VerifiedDr. Marcus Higi·MD
4.6(34)
6800 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite J, Albuquerque, NM 87109
integrative medicine
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(505) 226-2300#4
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Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine
Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine·Integrative Medicine Team
4.8(156)
3216 Monte Vista Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Acupuncture
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(505) 988-2449#5
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Monica Ortega
Monica Ortega·CFNP, DNP
4.3(27)
7007 Jefferson St NE, Ste C, Albuquerque, NM 87109
hormone therapy
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(505) 340-0406#6
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UNM Center for Life
UNM Center for Life·Integrative Medicine Team
4.7(92)
6500 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Acupuncture
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(505) 925-7464