“Glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve and compromises the visual field. The main risk factor of the disease is the level of the intra-ocular pressure. Therapeutic options include medical and surgical treatment, aimed to lower the intra-ocular pressure.
Consumption of the cannabis plant (Cannabis Satival has been known since ancient times. It can be consumed orally, topically, intra-venous or by inhalation.
The main active ingredient of cannabis is THC (Tetra-Hydro-Cannabinol). One of THC’s reported effects is the reduction of intra-ocular pressure.
Several studies have demonstrated temporary intra-ocular pressure decrease in both healthy subjects and glaucoma patients following topical application or systemic consumption.
Cannabis may be considered as a therapeutic option in glaucoma.”