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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Marijuana
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Marijuana
by David__0__0, Mar 04, 1999 12:00AM
A few hours after I smoked marijuana (I rarely do) about 3 months
back I developed a severe headache with blurred vision.
I have been suffering from blurred vision and daily headaches
since then.
I have seen a neurologist who found nothing wrong
with me - my evoke potential (?) and CT scan are normal.
His daignosis was a mixed migraine/tension headache.
Except now it is chronic and daily - I have head/eye pain
and blurred vision. It is especially hard to focus during reading,
the letters seem to have halos around them.
An opthalmologic evaluation was also normal.
Can a one time smoking of pot cause such a terrible
catastrophe ? Are there documented cases of such
reactions ? Or was the event going to happen irrespective
of my smoking pot ?
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS M.D.-NI, Mar 04, 1999 12:00AM
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David,
As you know, smoking marijuana is illegal and cannot be advises.
I have not heard of long term problems with vision and headaches as you describe associated with occasional marijuana use. Since you have seen an ophthalmologist and neurologist and have a normal CT scan, your symptoms are probably related to migranes.
You should maintain follow-up with your doctors.
This information is provided for educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD - NI
