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Macular Degeneration Treatment - Integrative Vision Care in Dallas
If You’ve Been Diagnosed With Macular Degeneration ( AMD )
If you’re living with macular degeneration, you may be noticing changes that affect your central vision and day-to-day activities, such as:
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Blurred or distorted vision when reading or looking straight ahead
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Difficulty recognizing faces or fine details
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Increased visual strain, especially with screens or close work
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A sense of uncertainty about how your vision may change over time
Many people are told that monitoring, injections (for certain cases), or supplements are the primary options — and while those approaches can be important, they don’t always address the broader factors that influence eye health.
We offer supportive, integrative care focused on helping your body function as efficiently as possible alongside your existing diagnosis, with attention to circulation, neurological support, and overall system balance.
What Is Macular Degeneration? ( AMD )
Macular degeneration affects the macula, the central portion of the retina responsible for detailed, straight-ahead vision. When the macula becomes compromised, central vision may blur, distort, or fade, while peripheral vision often remains intact.
There are two primary forms:
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Dry macular degeneration, the more common type, which involves gradual thinning and degeneration of macular tissue
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Wet macular degeneration, a less common but more aggressive form involving abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage beneath the retina
Progression and symptoms vary widely from person to person. Some experience slow, subtle changes over many years, while others notice more rapid shifts in vision.
A Broader Perspective on Macular Degeneration & Vision
At AIMC, we view macular degeneration as more than an isolated eye condition. The retina is one of the most metabolically active tissues in the body, and its function is closely connected to circulation, oxygen delivery, neurological signaling, and overall systemic balance. Rather than focusing only on the eyes themselves, our approach considers factors that influence retinal health, including:
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Blood flow and microcirculation to retinal tissues
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Neurological pathways involved in vision
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Reduction of eye strain and visual fatigue
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Overall nervous system balance
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Visual comfort and quality of life
This broader perspective allows us to support visual function while also addressing the systems that contribute to eye health over time.
Why Choose AIMC & How We Are Different
At AIMC, eye and vision care is a focused area of clinical expertise, not an add-on. Many people seek our care after realizing their condition requires more than routine monitoring and that experience with complex eye disorders.
Dr. Chapa brings over 30 years of clinical experience supporting degenerative eye conditions, including macular degeneration. His work centers on a specialized Micro Acupuncture™ Treatment Program designed to support circulation, neurological signaling, and overall eye health.
His background includes advanced ophthalmology and integrative medicine training completed in the United States and internationally in China, Japan, and South Korea, as well as advanced ophthalmology fellowship training completed in 2015. This breadth of training allows for a thoughtful, conservative, and integrative approach to degenerative eye conditions and vision care.
Your treatment is individualized, and grounded in clear communication. You are supported as a whole person — with care that works alongside your existing medical team and respects both your diagnosis and your questions.
At AIMC, you can expect:
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Over 30 years of clinical experience
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Extensive hands-on experience with complex and degenerative eye conditions
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Highly specialized micro-acupuncture techniques requiring advanced training and precision
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An integrative, whole-body approach that works alongside your existing medical care
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Honest, clear communication about goals, expectations, and what supportive care can realistically offer
You are met where you are, with respect for your diagnosis, your experience, and your questions. The focus is on providing skilled, thoughtful support — so you feel informed, supported, and cared for as a whole person, not defined by any specific condition.
Our Care Process for Macular Degeneration ( AMD )
Support for Out-of-Town Patients who Need Care
Because macular degeneration care at AIMC is specialized, some patients travel from outside the Dallas–Fort Worth area to receive support. If you’re planning your visit from out of town, our team is happy to help make the process as smooth and manageable as possible. We can assist with:
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Hotel recommendations near the clinic
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Information on extended-stay accommodations for multi-day care plans
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General guidance on local transportation and nearby amenities
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Scheduling support to help you plan visits efficiently
While we don’t book travel directly, we’re glad to share trusted local options and practical recommendations so you can focus on your care. If you’re traveling from outside the area, please let us know when requesting your consultation so we can support your planning needs.
What Our Degerative Eye Conditions Patients Have To Say ...
I have an eye disease that for years I’ve been told there is nothing that can be done. While I know there is no cure, I have been visiting Dr. Chapa and I have seen some positive results. No —I have not regained the vision I have lost BUT I have seen substantial improvement in my night vision and the vision I DO have is sharp and clear. I will continue to visit Dr. Chapa to maintain the vision that I have not already lost. He and his staff are very helpful and I would encourage anyone with eye conditions (or other issues) to contact them and see if he can help you. Acupuncture has been a great experience for me and I will continue to use it as long as I am able.
Karol O.
I saw Dr. Chapa a couple of months ago for a problem with my vision. After discussing the problem, and what I thought to be the cause of it, Dr. Chapa astutely diagnosed the root cause of the problem and explained the treatment plan. Since beginning treatment, I have experienced significant improvement with my vision problem, so much so that an examination by my ophthalmologist last week confirmed that I no longer need the addition of prisms to my eye glasses prescription. When I briefly described the treatment I received from Dr. Chapa to my ophthalmologist, he was amazed and said that usually patients who require prisms don’t revert back to not needing them. I can’t recommend Dr. Chapa highly enough as a skilled, knowledgeable, experienced and compassionate practitioner. He is literally the “go to” person for a whole host of health issues.
Dana B
Macular Degeneration Treatment & Eye Care
AIMC IRVING
1320 W Walnut Hill Ln
Irving, Texas 75038