Cannabis as a Potential Aid in Glaucoma Treatment
We have already informed you many times about the beneficial effects of medicinal cannabis. Cannabis is a versatile plant, and its popularity in the medical sphere is rising almost at rocket speed. The reason is a number of very positive effects this plant offers, which, compared to conventional medications, often cause almost no side effects. However, can cannabis, whether with predominantly CBD or THC content, benefit patients in treating neurodegenerative diseases like glaucoma? Does this alternative treatment have any risks? Let's answer these questions together and find out if the pros truly outweigh the cons...
What is glaucoma?
Glaucoma, perhaps better known as green blindness, is a complex eye disease that unfortunately often ends in vision loss. The disorder is caused by damage to the primary sensory nerve, the so-called optic or visual nerve. In most cases, high intraocular pressure is responsible for damaging this important nerve responsible for the visualization process.
However, this is not a completely clear rule. Glaucoma has been diagnosed in people who do not suffer from increased intraocular pressure at all. It is assumed that there may be other causes of glaucoma that seemingly have nothing to do with vision disease. These causes are listed below in the article.
Over time, glaucoma began to be classified among neurodegenerative diseases. This group includes, among others, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis. Recent research suggests that glaucoma could have a significant impact on the development of Alzheimer's disease. This also indicates that the presence of glaucoma could theoretically be a potential indicator of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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