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Macular Degeneration Treatment in Irvine
21 holistic practitioners in Irvine who can help with Macular Degeneration. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
21 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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Ozone TherapyIV Nutrient TherapyNAD+ IV Therapy
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 Irvine for Macular Degeneration
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91GPS
UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Darlene W. Lee, ND·ND, UCI faculty, state board licensed
5.0(0)
856 Health Sciences Rd Ste 2600, Irvine, CA 92617
integrative medicine
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UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Darlene W. Lee, ND·ND, UCI faculty, state board licensed
5.0(0)
856 Health Sciences Rd Ste 2600, Irvine, CA 92617
integrative medicine
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88GPS
The Functional Medicine Center
VerifiedThe Functional Medicine Center·MD/ND Team
4.5(50)
The Functional Medicine Center, Irvine, CA 92614
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Dr. Lilian Au Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Lilian Au, ND·ND, UCI Health practitioner
5.0(32)
856 Health Sciences Rd Ste 2600, Irvine, CA 92617
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Dr. Rowena Daly Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Rowena Daly, ND·ND, UCI Health licensed
4.9(38)
856 Health Sciences Rd Ste 2600, Irvine, CA 92617
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. Lilian Au Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Lilian Au, ND·ND, UCI Health practitioner
5.0(0)
856 Health Sciences Rd Ste 2600, Irvine, CA 92617
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. Rowena Daly Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Rowena Daly, ND·ND, UCI Health licensed
4.9(0)
856 Health Sciences Rd Ste 2600, Irvine, CA 92617
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Dr. Yoojin Lee Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Yoojin Lee, ND·ND
5.0(0)
16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, Irvine, CA 92618
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. Yoojin Lee Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Yoojin Lee, ND·ND
5.0(0)
16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, Irvine, CA 92618
naturopathic medicine
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Americas TMS Center
VerifiedDr. Alejandra Suzuki·MD, Psychiatrist
5.0(15)
Irvine, CA
Neurofeedback Training
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Dr. Maddison Thivierge Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Maddison Thivierge, ND·ND
4.9(0)
856 Medical Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92617
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. Sandra Colvard Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Sandra Colvard, ND·ND
4.9(0)
856 Health Sciences Rd Ste 2600, Irvine, CA 92617
naturopathic medicine
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Solidago Integrative Health
VerifiedLicensed Naturopathic Physician·ND, licensed naturopathic physician
4.8(0)
Irvine, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. Maddison Thivierge Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Maddison Thivierge, ND·ND
4.9(0)
856 Medical Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92617
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. Sandra Colvard Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Sandra Colvard, ND·ND
4.9(0)
856 Health Sciences Rd Ste 2600, Irvine, CA 92617
naturopathic medicine
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Solidago Integrative Health
VerifiedLicensed Naturopathic Physician·ND, licensed naturopathic physician
4.8(0)
Irvine, CA
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Dr. Jacob Hwang Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Jacob Hwang, ND·ND
4.9(0)
856 Health Sciences Rd Ste 2600, Irvine, CA 92617
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. Jacob Hwang Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Jacob Hwang, ND·ND
4.9(0)
856 Health Sciences Rd Ste 2600, Irvine, CA 92617
naturopathic medicine
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Integrative Medical Group of Irvine
Dr. Felice Gersh, MD·MD, integrative medicine specialist
3.8(84)
Irvine, CA
integrative medicine
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