Does glaucoma qualify for a medical card in Arizona?
Yes. The Arizona Medical Marijuana Program lists Glaucoma as a qualifying condition. An Arizona-licensed provider still has to evaluate you and agree that cannabis is appropriate.
About glaucoma
Weak evidence. Cannabis lowers eye pressure for only a few hours at a time. The National Academies found limited evidence that cannabinoids are an ineffective treatment for glaucoma, and eye specialists don't recommend it in place of standard care.
Symptoms Arizona patients most often hope to ease:
- High eye pressure that is hard to control
- Eye pain or headaches linked to eye pressure
- Side effects or difficulty using daily eye drops
- Worry about vision loss
- Trouble sleeping
Read more: medical marijuana for glaucoma.
How to get certified in Arizona
- Download the ADHS Medical Marijuana Physician Certification form.
- Visit an Arizona-licensed MD, DO, naturopathic or homeopathic physician who reviews 12 months of records and examines you.
- Have the physician complete and sign the certification form within 90 days of your application.
- Create an account on the ADHS licensing portal and upload the certification, a current photo, your Arizona ID and the signed patient attestation.
- Pay the $150 fee, or $75 if you receive SNAP benefits.
- Print or save your card once ADHS approves the application.
Arizona allows the evaluation by telehealth, so you can see an Arizona-licensed provider by video. Our evaluation starts at $79 and is charged only if you're approved.
Costs and timeline
- State fee: $150 ($75 for SNAP recipients)
- Card lasts: 2 years
- Processing: Usually within 2 weeks
- Patient limit: 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana
- Home grow: 12 plants in a locked facility, only if no dispensary was within 25 miles when you were authorized
- Recreational sales: Legal for adults 21+
- First visit online: Yes
See the full Arizona cost breakdown and Arizona program overview.
Other qualifying conditions in Arizona
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Alzheimer's disease
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Crohn's & IBD
- Epilepsy & seizures
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
- Multiple sclerosis
- Nausea & appetite loss
- PTSD
- Severe muscle spasms & spasticity
Glaucoma in nearby states
Frequently asked questions
Do I need medical records for glaucoma?
How long does certification take in Arizona?
Can I renew online in Arizona?
Sources
- ADHS Medical Marijuana Program (home)
- ADHS Registry Identification Card Renewal Fact Sheet
- A.R.S. 36-2801 Definitions
- A.R.S. 36-2804.03 Issuance of registry identification cards
- A.R.S. 36-2804.02 Registration of qualifying patients and designated caregivers
- ADHS Director's Blog - PTSD added as qualifying condition
- National Academies — The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids (2017)
This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Laws change — confirm details with your state agency. State facts last checked October 7, 2026.