Does glaucoma qualify for a medical card in Mississippi?
Yes. The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program lists Glaucoma as a qualifying condition. A Mississippi-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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi
- Find a practitioner registered with MSDH (MD, DO, NP, PA or optometrist) and have an in-person evaluation.
- The practitioner submits your written certification electronically to MSDH.
- Create an account on the MSDH licensing portal and complete the patient application.
- Pay the $25 card fee ($15 for Medicaid; waived for qualifying disabled veterans and first responders).
- MSDH reviews the application within about 10 days, and your card is available to print within 5 days of approval.
- Buy at licensed dispensaries within your MMCEU limits.
Mississippi requires your first certification visit in person. Renewals can usually be done online.
Costs and timeline
- State fee: $25 ($15 for Medicaid participants; waived for disabled veterans and first responders with documentation)
- Card lasts: 1 year (unless the practitioner sets a shorter term)
- Processing: 10-day review; card available within 5 days of approval
- Patient limit: 28 MMCEUs for residents; 14 MMCEUs for non-residents
- Home grow: Not allowed
- Recreational sales: Not legal
- First visit online: No — in person first
See the full Mississippi cost breakdown and Mississippi program overview.
Other qualifying conditions in Mississippi
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Alzheimer's disease
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Crohn's & IBD
- Epilepsy & seizures
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
- Huntington's disease
- Muscular dystrophy
- Nausea & appetite loss
- Neuropathy (nerve pain)
See every qualifying condition in Mississippi
Glaucoma in nearby states
- Glaucoma in Louisiana
- Glaucoma in Arkansas
- Glaucoma in Alabama
Frequently asked questions
Do I need medical records for glaucoma?
How long does certification take in Mississippi?
Can I renew online in Mississippi?
Sources
- Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program - Frequently Asked Questions
- Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program - Patient FAQ category
- Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program - Additional Patient Support
- MSDH Licensing Portal
- House Bill 611 (2025) - committee substitute
- 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.