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25. MACULAR DEGENERATION MEDICAL MARIJUANA RESEARCH OVERVIEW

Thu Nov 2, 2017, 04:26 PM

Nov 2017

I just heard something about this on the news...

Findings: Effects of Cannabis on Macular Degeneration

The effects of cannabis on macular degeneration have yet to be adequately studies, but research indicates that cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) offer neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects that may be beneficial for improving cell survival in the eyes and encouraging eye health5. Cannabinoids have demonstrated as having neuroprotective properties that may inhibit cell death and vision loss in the case of degenerative eye disorders like retinitis pigmentosa1,6.

An animal study found both CBD and THC effective for limiting the formation of peroxynitrade, a potent oxidant responsible for retinal neuron death2. In another study CBD treatments significantly reduced oxidative stress, decreased the levels of levels of tumor necrosis factor-α, and prevented retinal cell death in the diabetic retina3.

In what further suggests that cannabinoids may be able to play a therapeutic role in patients with degenerative eye diseases, studies have found evidence that cannabinoids increase the light sensitivity of cells in the retina, effectively improving low-light vision7,8.

https://news.medicalmarijuanainc.com/macular-degeneration-medical-marijuana-research-overview/

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Please be patient with my posts. [View all] redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 OP

You are doing just fine Bradshaw3 Nov 2017 #1

Thank you, it has been gradual but is getting worse. redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #3

Ditto on you doing just fine iluvtennis Nov 2017 #19

I am so sorry to hear about this. Hang in there. CTyankee Nov 2017 #2

Thank you. redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #6

Have you considered using some the accessibilty options? Thor_MN Nov 2017 #4

Thanks, it might help me keep working for a while. redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #10

My dad's 95 year old brother is functionally blind. Thor_MN Nov 2017 #21

I was kind of gobsmacked when they told me I had md. redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #23

MACULAR DEGENERATION MEDICAL MARIJUANA RESEARCH OVERVIEW StarryNite Nov 2017 #25

Thank you, getting it in Oklahoma will be a challenge though. redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #27

Someone posted this in another thread. Hemp oil is legal without a prescription and can be japple Nov 2017 #40

Thanks! redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #43

Good to know! StarryNite Nov 2017 #57

Feel free to spread it around. Sounds like a good solution. I haven't tried it japple Nov 2017 #59

natural health remedies StarryNite Nov 2017 #62

I hear you. I read encylopedias growing up. Thor_MN Nov 2017 #30

Keep a close eye on it. redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #45

Do you have any software that reads out content for you? bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #5

No not yet, I have put it off. I guess it is a way of saying, yep I can't see. redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #8

Give that extension a try bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #9

I wall it may help me keep working. redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #11

That extention will read out what you are typing bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #16

That is what I am dealing with at age 62. redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #18

I'm starting to go through it myself at age 41. bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #22

Thanks for that, my boss pointed out something I sent to an RA this morning and asked redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #24

My very dearest friend who lost the vast majority of her sight fierywoman Nov 2017 #77

You're doing great. herding cats Nov 2017 #7

Grammar and spelling Nazis should be excoriated till they cease! lunatica Nov 2017 #12

Your posts you just did are all fine..... CatMor Nov 2017 #13

I had one this morning I had to go back and fix. It had 4 typos in it which is why I posted. redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #14

I am so sorry about your eyesight. I have always appreciated your posts TexasProgresive Nov 2017 #15

Thank you I am staying until I can't any longer, I love this place! redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #17

If someone tries to harass you over a typo bluepen Nov 2017 #20

Calling Skittles! A-Schwarzenegger Nov 2017 #26

I make typos and sometimes just say, oh heck, and leave 'em. sprinkleeninow Nov 2017 #28

Bookmarking. lpbk2713 Nov 2017 #29

Thank you. redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #32

From the posts of yours I have read you are doing fine. Doreen Nov 2017 #31

Well my great niece who is in the second grade is doing beter than Trump :-). Thanks though! redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #34

I think we are ALL doing better than trump. Doreen Nov 2017 #44

Precisely why typos and grammar should not be criticized! One never knows what another is Floyd R. Turbo Nov 2017 #33

No worries.... Heartstrings Nov 2017 #35

is someone picking on you, redstatebluegal? Skittles Nov 2017 #36

I had someone send me a message this morning that was a little redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #38

OK Skittles Nov 2017 #50

there you are! A-Schwarzenegger Nov 2017 #47

In the same boat, sweetie Duppers Nov 2017 #37

That is why people here need to be more patient. we are not stupid, we have an issue we are dealing redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #39

Hey I have no vision problems and still have typos iamateacher Nov 2017 #41

It sounds like you have a resilient... 3catwoman3 Nov 2017 #42

Ditto what 3catwoman3 said ailsagirl Nov 2017 #51

Not a problem! mfcorey1 Nov 2017 #46

I'm so sorry to hear this. Please hang in there with us & continue to be a DU voice. Hugs. nt Hekate Nov 2017 #48

All the best to you. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2017 #49

no worries here! :)) steve2470 Nov 2017 #52

Have you contacted your state agency on blindness? underpants Nov 2017 #53

I have now that it has gotten worse. I go next redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #69

Good underpants Nov 2017 #71

You are among friends and like minded people. LuckyCharms Nov 2017 #54

I fully empathize with you as I am in the same boat Blindingly apparent Nov 2017 #55

I'm all for firing the grammar and spelling police. Cobalt Violet Nov 2017 #56

+1000, I would love to ban them! :-) USALiberal Nov 2017 #58

Thank You for posting about your eyesight situation. Grammy23 Nov 2017 #60

I sympathize - went blind in one eye a few years ago, the other one feels like a patched-up NBachers Nov 2017 #61

Only a limited # of people will see this. You can make a permanent signature to appear Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #63

You're doing fine at least you're still trying my daughter said the doctor told her she has it. blueinredohio Nov 2017 #64

A good reminder for us all.. thanks mountain grammy Nov 2017 #65

I'm so sorry, I can imagine how hard it must be. CaptainTruth Nov 2017 #66

Redstatebluegirl -- Ukapau Nov 2017 #67

Thank you! redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #68

I've been using Dragon NaturallySpeaking for about 10 years and it has simply gotten better and better. Ukapau Nov 2017 #70

They're just fine malaise Nov 2017 #72

love and aloha to you redstateblue girl. mahina Nov 2017 #73

This better than fine and ignore the grammar and spelling folks JDC Nov 2017 #74

Please add a note to this effect to your sig line RandomAccess Nov 2017 #75

That's OK... I find that all keyboards missssssspell. keithbvadu2 Nov 2017 #76

... spanone Nov 2017 #78

Thanks everyone. redstatebluegirl Nov 2017 #79