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Why is cannabis good for glaucoma, but not good for cataracts?

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First off, I am not a medical professional in any sense, this is just an educated guess, based on my knowledge of how cannabis and cannabinoids affect the human body. I would say it has to do with the risk factors for each condition. read more

For example, cannabis is well known to relive inflammation, and similarly reduces intraocular pressure, one of the major causes of glaucoma. It also increases blood pressure, another risk factor, however this does not seem to be as major an issue as high intraocular pressure. read more

Not fatally: I have never seen a report of an overdose of marijuana causing death directly-- although many fatal car accidents are caused by marijuana. 'overdose'-- taking in a higher amount than planned-- can have other effects, like paranoia, sleepiness, impaired judgment. read more

Not every strain is going to work for every glaucoma patient, which is part of the reason that eye doctors are hesitant to recommend cannabis for their patients. Many doctors simply do not have the time or the curiosity to learn which strains are most effective for treating glaucoma. read more

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