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Macular Degeneration Treatment in Santa Monica

17 holistic practitioners in Santa Monica who can help with Macular Degeneration. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

17 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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Recommended Treatments

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)
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Practitioners in Santa Monica for Macular Degeneration

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
86.8GPS

Infuse Wellness Center

Relevant Verified
Dr. Meredith Bull, ND·Doctor-owned, ND, IgCN-certified nurses
4.9(81)
3306 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
✓ IV Nutrient Therapy✓ Ozone Therapy
#2
5GPS

Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine

Relevant
Dr. Edison de Mello, MD, PhD·MD, PhD, Integrative Medicine, celebrity clientele (Jamie Lee Curtis, Lee Daniels)
0.0(0)
Santa Monica, CA
✓ IV Nutrient Therapyhormone therapyFunctional Medicine Consultationpeptide therapy
#3
92GPS

Best Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Dr. Matthew Cavaiola·ND
4.5(50)
Best Naturopathic Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90401
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
#4
92GPS

Best Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Dr. Matthew Cavaiola, ND·ND, Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor
4.9(0)
Santa Monica, CA
naturopathic medicine
#5
90GPS

TAO OF MEDICINE

Dr. Hoon Kim·L.Ac
4.5(50)
TAO OF MEDICINE, Santa Monica, CA 90404
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
#6
90GPS

UCLA Center for East-West Medicine

Verified
UCLA Center for East-West Medicine·MD/LAc Team
4.5(50)
UCLA Center for East-West Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90404
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
#7
89GPS

UCLA Center for East-West Medicine

Verified
Multiple Practitioners·MD, ND, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
1260 15th Street, Suite 800, Santa Monica, CA 90404
integrative medicine
#8
88GPS

The Best Colonics (Rysia)

Verified
Rysia·45+ years experience, taught colonics in Russia and Japan, formerly Total Health Connection Beverly Hills
4.9(40)
1148 4th St, Suite 205, Santa Monica, CA 90403
colonics
#9
88GPS

Dr. Mahboubeh: Body Aligned

Verified
Dr. Mahboubeh Hashemi·ND, BCB
4.5(50)
Dr. Mahboubeh: Body Aligned, Santa Monica, CA 90401
naturopathic medicinehormone therapyFunctional Medicine Consultation
#10
88GPS

Lotus Integrative Medicine

Dr. Brendan Armm·L.Ac, Dipl.OM, MTOM
4.5(50)
Lotus Integrative Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90404
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
#11
87GPS

Perspire Sauna Studio - Santa Monica

Certified staff·Certified sauna technicians
4.5(120)
924 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Infrared Sauna Therapy
#12
87GPS

Holistic Psychiatry

Verified
Dr. Meredith Sagan·MD
4.5(50)
Holistic Psychiatry, Santa Monica, CA 90401
holistic medicine
#13
86GPS

Santa Monica Acupuncture and Wellness

Dr. Laurie Binder·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Santa Monica Acupuncture and Wellness, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Acupuncture
#14
85GPS

Body ZEN Alive

Body ZEN Alive·Decades of experience (Lou), LIBBE-certified
5.0(30)
Santa Monica, CA (exact address via phone)
colonics
#15
85GPS

Santa Monica Wellness Center

Lauren Howard·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Santa Monica Wellness Center, Santa Monica, CA 90401
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
#16
80GPS

Sage Naturopathic Medicine

Verified
Molly·ND
4.5(50)
Sage Naturopathic Medicine, Santa Monica, CA 90405
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
#17
77.6GPS

Essencia Wellness

Essencia Wellness·LIBBE-certified therapists (Sarah, Lee)
4.8(20)
Santa Monica, CA
colonicsAcupuncture

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