A 39-year-old member asked:
Cataracts and weed? does it help
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Rosenfeldanswered
Ophthalmology 42 years experience
Absolutely not: Marijuana has no effect on stopping the progression of cataract formation. It may be of benefit in lowering intraocular pressure and treating glaucoma.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 56 years experience
No and yes: Marijuana does not improve cataracts.
Marijuana can make the person care less about the presence of cataract.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Does smoking weed help with cataracts?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Olivia Liaoanswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
Not helpful: I do not recommend it. If anything it can accelerate a cataract growth.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated May 21, 2015
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