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Macular Degeneration Treatment in San Rafael
9 holistic practitioners in San Rafael who can help with Macular Degeneration. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
9 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 San Rafael for Macular Degeneration
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#1
90GPS
Preventive Medical Center of Marin
VerifiedDr. Thomas H. Reece, DO, ND·DO, ND (dual-degreed), board-certified family practice
4.8(67)
4340 Redwood Hwy. Ste. A22, San Rafael, CA 94903
naturopathic medicine
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(415) 472-2343#2
90GPS
Preventive Medical Center of Marin
VerifiedDr. Thomas H. Reece, DO, ND·DO, ND (dual-degreed), board-certified family practice
4.8(0)
4340 Redwood Hwy. Ste. A22, San Rafael, CA 94903
naturopathic medicine
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(415) 472-2343#3
88GPS
Solstice Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. April Blake, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Dara Thompson Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Dara Thompson, ND·ND
4.9(52)
1330 Lincoln Ave. Suite 304, San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Dara Thompson Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Dara Thompson, ND·ND
4.9(0)
1330 Lincoln Ave. Suite 304, San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Solstice Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. April Blake·ND
4.5(50)
Solstice Naturopathic Medicine, San Rafael, CA 94901
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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84GPS
Dr. Thomas Miller Integrative Care
VerifiedDr. Thomas Miller, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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