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 Euphoria and Intraocular Pressure in Man_" 7 Annals of
 Ophthalmology 921-923 (1975); M. Perez-Reyes; D. Wagner,
 M°E. Wall_ and K.H. Davis, '_Intravenous Administration of
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 Reid_ "Oral Delta_9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Hyperogeneous
 Glaucomas, '_ 12 Annals of Ophthalmology 947 (1980); Ko Green
 and M. Roth, _'Ocular Effects of Topical Administration of
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 Ophthalmology 591-593 (1983).
 Three studies show very heavy doses of marijuana, taken
 for short periods of time, can reduce eye pressure. R.S.
 Hepler, I.Mo Franks and ToJ. Ungerleider_ "Pupiliary
 Constriction After Marijuana Smoking," 74 American Journal
 of Ophthalmology I185-i190 (1972); R.S. Hepler, !.M. Franks
 and Ro Petrus_ "Ocular Effects of Marijuana Smoking," The
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 W.J. Crawford_ PoCo Alexander, AoLo Anduze and S.S. Gelbart,
 _'Effect of Marijuana on Intraocular and Blood Pressure in
 Glaucoma, '_ 87 Ophthalmology 222-22_ (19S0) o
 Unusually large doses of marijuana were needed in these
 three studies to achieve the desired effect° Heavy
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