There’s nothing better than enjoying cannabis on a Saturday night, but let’s be honest—sometimes we don’t wait for the evening and notice some... interesting effects later in the day. But whatever time of day it is, no one wants to be left with the scent that this fascinating plant can leave behind.
You likely change your clothes, take a shower, or chew some gum to deal with the aroma, but sometimes we forget about our eyes. Yes, according to numerous consumers and studies, THC can make your eyes red.
Calm down-
you may not ever experience red eyes after a smoking session, but this
effect is common. It all depends on
how your unique endocannabinoid system processes THC. But if
you’re not a fan of looking like you didn’t get a good night’s sleep, use the techniques below to prevent your eyes from turning red in the first place.
But first, let’s find out what causes it.
Why Does Cannabis Cause Red Eyes?
Looking in the mirror a few minutes after you smoked, you may have noticed that your eyes are red and glossy. It’s common to assume that it is irritation from the smoke, and while this may be the case for some individuals, smoke isn’t the only contributing factor.
To grasp why Delta-8 THC or Delta-9 THC really causes red eyes, let’s review how cannabinoids affect the human body.
Nearly every animal, including humans, has an endocannabinoid system (ECS). This vast network of chemical messengers and receptors influences and regulates our internal biological functions, such as pain perception, reproduction, sleep, and appetite.
To ensure a state of internal balance- or homeostasis- the human body naturally produces compounds called “endocannabinoids” to send signals throughout. One of the endocannabinoids responsible for modulating our brain's reward system is called “anandamide.” Anandamide has a similar structure to THC, which is what allows this "phytocannabinoid" to interact with the ECS (CB1 and CB2 receptors).
Ways to Prevent Your Eyes from Getting Red
So, what should you do to prevent getting red eyes after smoking?
The truth of the matter is that no matter how you consume cannabis, its cannabinoids are going to have various effects. Yes- edibles too! Of course, some of these effects are pleasurable, like euphoria and relaxation, whereas others are not so glamorous, like red eyes.
The only sure way to prevent this is to It usually takes a few hours for it to subside on its own. But if you don’t have the time to wait, we have a couple of tips to help combat this common occurrence.
1. Use Eye Drops
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