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Macular Degeneration Treatment in Wayne
19 holistic practitioners in Wayne who can help with Macular Degeneration. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
19 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 Wayne for Macular Degeneration
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#1
85GPS
Compassionate Healthcare Associates
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners, 15+ years North Jersey expertise
4.7(42)
Wayne, NJ
Functional Medicine Consultation
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85GPS
CORAEON Wayne
VerifiedDr. Giovanni Campanile, MD, FACC·MD, FACC, Harvard-trained, holistic cardiology certifications
4.7(38)
Serves Wayne and Passaic County, NJ
Functional Medicine Consultation
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85GPS
Compassionate Healthcare Associates
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners, 15+ years North Jersey expertise
4.7(0)
Wayne, NJ
Functional Medicine Consultation
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CORAEON Wayne
VerifiedDr. Giovanni Campanile, MD, FACC·MD, FACC, Harvard-trained, holistic cardiology certifications
4.7(0)
Serves Wayne and Passaic County, NJ
Functional Medicine Consultation
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80GPS
Karen Cox
Karen Cox·Pharm.D., IFMCP, BC-ADM
4.7(67)
3125 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(260) 426-3500#6
80GPS
Dr. Becca Nicholson
VerifiedDr. Becca Nicholson·ND
4.9(88)
Fort Wayne, IN area
naturopathic medicine
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(260) 296-2480#7
80GPS
Dr. Molly Harmon
VerifiedDr. Molly Harmon·ND
4.6(51)
2430 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN
naturopathic medicine
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(260) 555-0150#8
80GPS
Tina Hermes
Tina Hermes·NP
4.5(41)
10528 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
integrative health
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(260) 338-1700#9
80GPS
Dr. Michele Helfgott
VerifiedDr. Michele Helfgott·MD
4.7(86)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#10
80GPS
Dr. Angela LaSalle
VerifiedDr. Angela LaSalle·MD
4.6(64)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#11
80GPS
Dr. Rebecca Minser
VerifiedDr. Rebecca Minser·MD
4.7(78)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#12
80GPS
Tabitha Bane
Tabitha Bane·NP
4.5(39)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#13
80GPS
Caylie Cappelli
Caylie Cappelli·NP
4.6(42)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#14
80GPS
Amber Leighty
Amber Leighty·NP
4.5(36)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#15
80GPS
Deanna Sipe
Deanna Sipe·NP
4.6(44)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#16
80GPS
Briana Aspy
Briana Aspy·PA
4.5(31)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#17
80GPS
Amy Moehlenkamp
Amy Moehlenkamp·PA
4.6(37)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970