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A member asked:
Can medical marijuana help prevent retinal detatchment due to hcv treatment? i tore my retina in 3 places 16 years ago
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Probably not: This should be discussed with your eye doctor. One thing to keep in mind is that interferon alfa is contraindicated with retinal problems, but the new treatments that should be available in the next 1-4 years (depending on certain factors) will be pills and no interferon. These might be safer. Your doc can help you figure out risks and benefits.
Answered 3/1/2013
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