Intraocular Pressure

Nearly 1 in 6 Eye Clinic Patients Report Recent Marijuana Use—A Gap That Could Skew Glaucoma Diagnoses

By Benjamin Caplan, MD

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April 18, 2026

5 Min Read

The cannabis use glaucoma survey found that nearly 1 in 6 eye clinic patients reported recent marijuana use. This use may confound intraocular pressure measurements critical for glaucoma diagnosis. Understanding cannabis use patterns is essential for…