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A 30-year-old male asked:
I have cataracts just was diagnosed with it but seem when i smoke weed my vision clear up is it true marijuana helps?
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Dr. Yale Kanteranswered
Ophthalmology 63 years experience
Marijuana n cataract: The marijuana may have some influence on the fluid dynamics within the eye and the cataract bur it is nor associated with any permanent cure. When the cataract influences your seeing ability that is the time to consider cataract surgery.
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