Marijuana and Glaucoma – Where Does the Science Stand?

Is there scientific evidence that marijuana can be used as a treatment for glaucoma? Guest expert speaker Mona Kaleem, MD, will provide an overview of the scientific-based evidence that marijuana can be used as a treatment for glaucoma. Dr. Mona Kaleem is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, who specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgery. In addition to running a busy clinical and surgical service, she is also a dedicated researcher, educator, and volunteer. Dr. Kaleem is best known for her interests in developing models for patient-centered care, investigating social determinants of health, and integrative medicine. A co-host of the Diagnosis Glaucoma podcast and a worldwide speaker on glaucoma, Dr. Kaleem has also published numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters on glaucoma.