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Are there any medical facilities that provide marijuana treatment for glaucoma?
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∙ 10y ago
There are many medical facilities that provide medical marijuana treatment for glaucoma. Almost all of these medical facilities are located in the state of California where medical marijuana is legal.
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What action does medical marijuana have on glaucoma?
The herb has also been shown to reduce intra-ocular pressure in the eye by as much as 45%, a beneficial action in the treatment for glaucoma.
What can you get medical marijuana for?
glaucoma or back pain
What would a someone with glaucoma have to do to get medical marijuana?
You must have an optometrist, then get him to write you a perscription.
Can marijuana cause you to lose your eyesight?
no, quite the contrary, one of the many uses for medical marijuana is to cure glaucoma.
When will marijuana be legal in Georgia?
Marijuana has a number of important medical uses. It is an extremely effective treatment for nausea - possibly the best available treatment for patients who suffer from severe nausea (which is a common side effect of chemotherapy, for example). It also is a useful treatment for glaucoma.
What are three approved medical uses for Marijuana?
Glaucoma, Hiv, and Severe critical pain.
Is medical marijuana cheaper than radiation or chemotherapy for treatment of breast cancer?
Medical marijuana is not a treatment for breast cancer. Medical marijuana is sometimes used to help with symptoms of breast cancer treatments, but it doesn't cure the disease.
Where can I find more information on glaucoma treatment?
To find information on glaucoma treatment one could make an appointment with a doctor or look for information available in various medical online sites such as WebMD or MayoClinic. There is also a foundation for glaucoma that has a website.
How is marijuana used as a drug treatment?
It is a proven drug in glaucoma of eye.Other medical benefits are mood elevation as in terminally ill patients.Various traditional medicines use it as an ingredient in various illness mostly it may be a miss use.
Are investigations for treatment of Glaucoma covered under Medical Insurance?
There is a confusion among the medical fraternity whether the investigations for treatment of Glaucoma will be covered under Medical Insurance or not. In my opinion as an Insurance Consultant, since Glaucoma is such a disease requiring periodic investigations to ascertain eye pressure,visibility etc. these should must be allowed as treatment under medical insurance and claims should be entertained accordingly, provided this is not pre-existing one and was diagnosed only after taking the policy after a year.
Would medical marijuana help ASPD?
It has not been definitively proven, but a new treatment for ASPD does include the use of medical marijuana.
What are some of the alternatives to goniotomy?
Congenital glaucoma does not respond well to medical treatment, so the first line of treatment is usually surgical. Medical therapy is often initiated as adjunct therapy after surgery.
