Glaucoma
Raised intraocular pressure. NASEM found limited evidence that cannabinoids are INEFFECTIVE.
What the evidence says
NASEM 2017: limited evidence that cannabinoids are INEFFECTIVE for improving intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma.
Glaucoma appears in a lot of older cannabis advocacy because THC does briefly lower intraocular pressure. The problem is duration: the effect lasts a few hours, and glaucoma requires round-the-clock pressure control.
NASEM concluded there is limited evidence that cannabinoids are ineffective for improving intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma.
Using cannabis instead of prescribed glaucoma treatment risks permanent vision loss.
We do not recommend cannabis for this
Rather than suggest a product profile, we are telling you the evidence points the other way. Talk to a clinician about options with better support.
Talk to a doctor if
- • You have glaucoma — do not substitute cannabis for prescribed treatment
- • You notice vision changes