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31 years old , optometrist noted ocular pressure levels at 22 and 26 but this exam was about 2 hours after smoking marijuana . should i be re tested?

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Dr. Reid Holtzclaw-swan answered

Definitely: Marijuana is often used to treat glaucoma by lowering intraocular pressure. Your pressures may be even higher.

Answered 1/13/2017

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A member asked:

31 years old , optometrist noted ocular pressure levels at 22 and 26 but this exam was about 2 hours after smoking marijuana . should i be re tested?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Reid Holtzclaw-swan answered

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