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Can smoking cannabis after strabismus repair surgery adversely affect your eyes?
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Yes.: Smoking marijuana after strabismus surgery can damage the eyes . Smoking marijuana can irritate the eyes and cause injection and discomfort.
Answered 12/18/2020
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Surgical healing: Yes. Smoking cannabis will slow healing and can lead to scarring and reduce the success of the surgical correction. Try to avoid smoking tobacco or cannabis for two months after surgery.
Answered 10/26/2019
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