[Psych3120] Glaucoma

[Rosemary Russo]

The term Glaucoma is associated with the eye, and actually refers to a 
number of different eye diseases that all have the same characteristics.  
Generally these include too much pressure in the eye (perhaps within the 
aqueas humor?), optic nerve damage, and vision loss.  If you want anymore 
information about it, I suggest checking out the Glaucoma Research 
Foundation's website:  www.glaucoma.org
The reason why medical doctors and others are pushing to legalize marijuna 
for medical use is because the THC in marijuana has been shown to lower the 
elevated eye pressure which is caused by Glaucoma, and also slows the onset 
of blindness which often is a consequence of Glaucoma.  The National Eye 
Institute had been doing studies during the late 70's and early 80's on the 
effects of marijuana, finding that when ingested of smoked it did indeed 
lower eye pressure.  Further research has yet to be done, most likely due to 
the fact that it is still considered an illegal substance.  In addition to 
relieving eye pressure and slowing the onset of blindness, marijuana has 
also been shown to reduce the pain associated with AIDS patients and 
stimulate appetitie for those suffering from malnutrition caused by certain 
treatments.  Seems rather useful if you ask me, but who am I to argue with 
the all knowing Supreme Court Justices? heh heh

Rosemary Russo  #00086213
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