In this study, we found that marijuana users had a ∼70% increased rate of failure of initial surgical management of retinal detachment (hazard ratio (HR=1.74; p=0.002). Counseling patients regarding this risk may be beneficial.
Marijuana use and failure of initial surgical management of retinal detachment
Creators
Jeffrey A Brown - University of Miami
Kai R Seely - University of Miami
William E Smiddy - University of Miami
Nicolas A Yannuzzi - University of Miami
Robert O'Brien - Department of Ophthalmology, Biostatistics, 1501 NW 9(th) Avenue, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA 33136
Audina M Berrocal - University of Miami
Harry W Flynn, Jr - University of Miami
Justin H Townsend - University of Miami
Publication Details
Ophthalmology retina
Academic Unit
UMMG Department of Ophthalmology; Miller School of Medicine