Cannabis + Glaucoma

01/20/2019 | Health + Wellness, Cannabis + Glaucoma

Treating Glaucoma with Medical Cannabis

Glaucoma is a common eye condition from which more than three million Americans suffer. Globally, this number reaches nearly sixty million. Glaucoma causes optical nerve damage, and increased pressure in your eye. This can eventually lead to blindness, particularly when left untreated. Treatment varies but can include surgery and/or topical drugs. In the State of Illinois, glaucoma is an approved condition for medical cannabis, as it can help with glaucoma-related symptoms.