NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide—but early, integrative care can help protect your vision. At Patients Medical in New York City, we look beyond eye pressure. We focus on neuroprotection, circulation, inflammation, and systemic root causes that impact your optic nerve health.
We treat the whole person—not just the pressure in your eyes.
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). Left untreated, it can lead to vision loss and blindness. But not all glaucoma involves high eye pressure—some cases are due to poor circulation, inflammation, or nerve degeneration.
Types of Glaucoma:
Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight.” Watch for:
We explore and treat underlying contributors that can worsen optic nerve damage:
Our functional and ophthalmic evaluations include:
We use antioxidant-rich, low-inflammatory eating plans to protect nerve tissue and reduce pressure:
Custom IV protocols to nourish eye tissue and reduce oxidative damage:
Clinically supported eye supplements include:
Support for optic nerve cells:
Raj, 59, was diagnosed with normal-tension glaucoma and began losing side vision despite eye drops. Functional testing revealed low magnesium, poor mitochondrial function, and gut inflammation.
We implemented a 90-day protocol:
Results:
While optic nerve damage can’t be reversed, we can often halt or slow progression—especially with early detection and integrative treatment.
We support eye drop therapy and may help reduce dependence, but never discontinue medication without supervision.
They reduce inflammation, support blood flow, and nourish nerve cells—addressing what’s behind the pressure.
No. Some patients have normal-pressure glaucoma driven by circulation or mitochondrial issues.
Leafy greens, omega‑3s, beets, berries, and magnesium-rich foods are especially protective.
Poor gut function increases systemic inflammation and reduces nutrient absorption vital to eye health.
Yes, we can assess hereditary risk and support epigenetic eye wellness.
Yes—all supplements and therapies are prescribed by a physician and reviewed for interactions.
Many patients notice improvement in pressure, vision stability, and energy in 1–3 months.
We’re out-of-network but offer superbills for reimbursement. Diagnostic imaging and labs may be partially covered.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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1148 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1B New York, NY 10128
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