Holistic Ophthalmology

Holistic Ophthalmology

Holistic Ophthalmology at the Philadelphia Holistic Clinic aims to help people with different ophthalmic conditions using only natural approaches, such as acupuncture, homeopathic remedies, herbal remedies, etc. Over the past 40+ years, Dr. Tsan has helped thousands of patients with vision problems, ranging from treating dry eyes or recovering vision after cataract surgery.

With a specialized education in functional medicine, Dr. Victor Tsan also applies the principles of root cause analysis to vision problems. It first identifies the root cause of many eye diseases and then determines the optimal treatment. It offers a unique naturopathic approach to treating conditions such as dry eyes, blepharitis, macular degeneration, uveitis, and many other eye conditions.

Holistic Ophthalmology

Holistic ophthalmology vs. Natural treatment

The “old women tale” about eating carrots for healthy eyesight wasn’t wrong, but far from a Holistic Ophthalmology approach to eye health. Today’s holistically trained health professionals and ophthalmologists believe that properly maintaining the wonderful phenomenon of vision requires consideration of genetics, diet, toxin levels, living environment, and our belief systems.

“The body doesn’t function as a series of isolated parts, but as a dynamically integrated living system,” says Marc Grossman, optometrist, licensed acupuncturist, and co-founder of Natural Eye Health in New Paltz, New York. “The reductionist method of relegating each symptom to a specific specialist, isolated from the whole person, is gradually being replaced by a complementary view of health care that may include acupuncture and other forms of traditional Chinese medicine. We begin to see every human being as an integrated being. ”

Acupuncture for eyes diseases

Seeing an eye condition as a reflection of whole-body health means that lifestyle and diet choices play important roles. The Vision Diet and recommended supplement program in Grossman’s Natural Eye Care has been shown to reduce intraocular pressure in the study participants’ eyes by five to seven millimeters, which is generally equivalent to 10 to 15 percent. In general, a diet rich in beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and sulfur amino acids can be helpful. Foods that contain these nutrients include garlic, onions, beans, spinach, celery, turnip greens, yellow and orange vegetables, green leafy vegetables, seaweed, apples, oranges, and tomatoes.

Diet in holistic ophthalmology

Whether Victor Tsan, MD’s practice is the first ophthalmologist practice you go to for an eye treatment, or simply the last, Dr. Tsan will do everything in his power to find an effective treatment that will help you see better.

Here is an alphabetical list of the most common conditions that Dr. Tsan deals with:

Holistic Treatment for Eyes’ Diseases in Philadelphia.

Dr. Tsan advises avoiding foods that cause allergic reactions. “A study of 113 patients with chronic simple glaucoma showed an immediate increase in fluid pressure inside the eye when they ate foods they were allergic to. “Organize your day, eat healthy food, do meditation, jog at least 1 mile 2-3 times/week, enjoy yoga sessions, take tai chi classes, perform any other practice that can help you manage stress and relax,” he advises.

If you are looking for Holistic Ophthalmology services contact our clinic at (267) 284-3085 or use our online scheduling application to schedule an appointment for a holistic evaluation.