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Hi, i had retinal detachment surgery 2 weeks ago, and i was wondering would there be any effects smoking marijuana, i have a gas bubble in my eye. ?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas
Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Retina & MJ: There are endocannabinoid receptors in your retina, as well as nearly everywhere else in your body. These can be impacted by external cannabis, and not necessarily in a healing way. Research on this is in its infancy. Please ask your retina surgeon about this -- s/he will be your best advisor.
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Dr. Richard Scartozzi
Dr. Richard Scartozzi commented
Ophthalmology - Retinal Surgery 21 years experience
No known effect on your retinal detachment, but it's best to inform your retinal surgeon of any and all medications/herbals/drugs.
Oct 16, 2012
Dr. Pamela Pappas
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Psychiatry 44 years experience
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For a very detailed review about Endocannabinoids and the retina: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2584875/
Oct 16, 2012
Dr. Jay Bradley
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Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience
No issue: Smoking marijuana will transiently lower the eye pressure but will not affect the rd surgery.
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Ophthalmology 23 years experience
No: Smoking marijuana will not have any effect on the gas bubble.
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Ophthalmology 54 years experience
However do not fly in an airplane nor drive a car over 2000 feet.
Mar 27, 2014

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