Does glaucoma qualify for a medical card in Hawaii?
Yes. The Hawaii Medical Cannabis Registry Program lists Glaucoma as a qualifying condition. A Hawaii-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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii
- Create an account on the state's online medical cannabis registry portal.
- See a Hawaii physician or APRN (in person or by telehealth) who establishes a bona fide relationship with you.
- Your provider submits a written certification of your qualifying condition through the registry.
- Complete your patient application, including caregiver and grow-site details if you plan to grow.
- Pay the $38.50 application fee online.
- Once approved, download or print your 329 card and use it at licensed dispensaries.
Hawaii allows the evaluation by telehealth, so you can see a Hawaii-licensed provider by video. Our evaluation starts at $79 and is charged only if you're approved.
Costs and timeline
- State fee: $38.50
- Card lasts: 1 year (up to 3 years if the provider states the condition is chronic)
- Processing: Often within days online
- Patient limit: Up to 4 ounces of usable cannabis (shared between patient and caregiver)
- Home grow: Up to 10 plants (mature or immature) per patient at a registered grow site
- Recreational sales: Not legal
- First visit online: Yes
See the full Hawaii cost breakdown and Hawaii program overview.
Other qualifying conditions in Hawaii
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Arthritis
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Epilepsy & seizures
- HIV/AIDS
- Lupus
- Multiple sclerosis
- Nausea & appetite loss
- PTSD
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Severe muscle spasms & spasticity
- Terminal illness & hospice
Glaucoma in nearby states
Frequently asked questions
Do I need medical records for glaucoma?
How long does certification take in Hawaii?
Can I renew online in Hawaii?
Sources
- Hawaii eHawaii.gov - Medical Cannabis Registry service page
- Hawaii DOH - Qualifying Medical Conditions
- Hawaii DOH - In-State Patient Application
- Hawaii DOH - Out-of-State Patient Application
- Hawaii DOH - Growing Cannabis
- Hawaii DOH - Registry Program Updates
- 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.