Medical marijuana for glaucoma in Ohio
“Glaucoma” is one of Ohio’s 21 qualifying conditions for a medical marijuana card. An Ohio physician confirms your diagnosis and decides whether you qualify.
Check if you qualifyWhat the research says
The National Academies found limited evidence that cannabinoids are ineffective at lowering the eye pressure associated with glaucoma.
Glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss. Keep using the treatment your eye doctor prescribes.
What to have ready for your visit
- An ophthalmology note naming the diagnosis
- Your current eye drops and medicines
If another doctor diagnosed you, your physician can confirm it from your records. How to get your records.
Safety
- Side effects can include dizziness, sleepiness, and dizziness on standing, which raises the risk of falls in older adults.
- Cannabis raises the risk of motor vehicle crashes. Never drive while impaired.
- Frequent use is linked to cannabis use disorder, and to psychosis in people predisposed to it.
- Smoking cannabis during pregnancy is linked to lower birth weight.
- Cannabis can interact with other medicines. Your physician reviews your medicines before recommending.
Your physician explains the risks and benefits for you before recommending, as Ohio requires.
Common questions
Does glaucoma qualify for a medical card in Ohio?
Yes. Ohio law lists “Glaucoma” as a qualifying condition. Your physician confirms the diagnosis during your visit and decides whether you qualify.
What records should I bring?
An ophthalmology note naming the diagnosis; Your current eye drops and medicines. If you don’t have records, your physician can still examine you and may ask for them.
What does it cost?
$149 for a new evaluation, with a full refund if you don’t qualify. Ohio charges no state registration fee under the current rule.
Sources
- National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2017): committee conclusions
- NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Cannabis and cannabinoids
- Ohio Revised Code 3796.01: qualifying medical conditions
- Ohio Administrative Code 4731-32-03: physician standard of care
Checked 13 Oct 2026.
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