Ocular Nutrition

Nutrition advice is meant to support health, not treat or "prevent" disease.  But we know from scientific research that nutrients and bio-active molecules ingested through foods or supplements can have significant effects on the disease process, similar to pharmaceutical medications. 

When based on genomic and biochemical individuality discovered in our lab tests, the plan is meant to target the support to where the body needs it most.  This saves time and has the potential to be more effective than generic recommendations and supplement formulations .

When we have significant clues that ocular problems could be rooted in a certain pathways, our goal in addressing that pathway is to modify the course of that problem by restoring and re-balancing cellular and metabolic function with nutritional interventions.

As seen on the services menu, the core service itself only costs $249, with on-going support on an hourly basis.  This includes the 20 minute introductory consult and a 60 minute video visit that discusses the results and plan.  Tests ordered run between $199-549 (you may choose one, both, or no tests to enhance the accuracy of the analysis).   Or you can choose a 4 month package that is inclusive of all testing and visits, which is the best option to reach lasting results.  You have the option of billing an insurance plan for the lab test (through the Genova Diagnostics laboratory portal), but our office does not bill directly or coordinate the billing process.  We can also use the data from an existing 23andme instead of ordering a new genetic panel.

Yes, a referral from your primary eye care provider (optometrist or ophthalmologist) is important, so that we can work as a team in your care and treatment plans.  But I will reach out to your doctor if you book with me directly first, so you don't need to worry about coordinating that.  

It is crucial to continue your regularly scheduled visits with your primary eye doctor who is monitoring and managing your ocular conditions.  A personalized nutrition consult is meant as an adjunct to those visits and treatments, not in any way a substitute or alternative.

In addition to the optometry degree, Dr. Futch has completed more than 30 hours of training in genetic analysis, 40 hours in functional immunology, and 3 years of graduate work at UWS in the Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine accredited program.  The courses include Nutritional Biochemistry, Evidence-based Nutrition, Whole Foods Nutrition, Gastrointestinal Imbalances, Detoxification Systems, Immunology, Energy Dynamics, and Hormonal Imbalances.  The doctor also earned Nutritional Genomics Certification with the American Nutrition Association, and currently on track for CNS (certified nutrition specialist) designation, a rigorous program that incorporates 1000 supervised hours of nutrition experience.