The relationship between maternal cannabis use disorder diagnosis and the development of retinopathy of prematurity

Key Points

• Retinopathy of prematurity development is linked to maternal cannabis use disorder, indicating serious implications for infant health.
• Findings highlight that infants exposed to cannabis during pregnancy may have a heightened risk of retinal complications.
• The study involved a detailed observation of infants born to mothers diagnosed with cannabis use disorder for neurodevelopmental outcomes.
• Increased awareness of maternal health behaviors is critical, as these findings may guide future clinical practice and interventions.