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Can marijuana really help treat glaucoma?
Members of the public may have the misconception that medical marijuana is an effective treatment for glaucoma. This video explains why doctors cannot prescribe medical marijuana as a treatment and emphasizes the need to continue regular glaucoma monitoring.
Glaucoma is usually associated with elevated pressure in the eye You may have heard marijuana decreases pressure in the eye, but the effect only lasts a few hours The eye pressure must be controlled all day long to prevent vision loss Prescription eye drops and surgery are the most effective ways to treat glaucoma Talk to your eye doctor about managing your glaucoma.
