ret·i·nal
ˈre-tə-ˌnal 
-ˌnȯl
: a yellowish to orange aldehyde C20H28O derived from vitamin A that in combination with proteins forms the visual pigments of the retinal rods and cones
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Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Such was the case with one Staten Island woman who watched the 2017 eclipse using faulty glasses that caused severe retinal damage.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024
Benner said vision may return to normal about three to six months after experiencing retinal damage.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2024
There's the possibility of a retinal surgery to remove the jelly with lasers, essentially eliminating eye floaters.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Diabetes and advanced age are two risk factors for retinal disease, but poor circulation due to high blood pressure or high cholesterol can also put you at risk.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
In particular, cardiologist Eric Topol delivered a compelling overview of how deep learning has been shown in research to detect seemingly unrelated diseases from X-rays, cardiograms, and retinal scans.
—Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 18 Oct. 2023
During the 2017 total solar eclipse, a young woman was diagnosed with solar retinopathy, retinal damage from exposure to solar radiation, in both eyes after viewing the eclipse with what doctors believed were eclipse glasses not held to the safety standard.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024
This is very, very different than a retinal implant driving vision.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Aug. 2023
Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2023
Using gentle microdermabrasion scrubs, retinals, and other exfoliation-boosting products can help prevent them, as does avoiding using heavy creams and makeup.
—Amanda Chan, Teen Vogue, 8 Oct. 2017
Adjective
Scientists have warned people never to look directly at the sun without protective eyewear because serious retinal injuries can occur.
—Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Such was the case with one Staten Island woman who watched the 2017 eclipse using faulty glasses that caused severe retinal damage.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024
Benner said vision may return to normal about three to six months after experiencing retinal damage.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2024
There's the possibility of a retinal surgery to remove the jelly with lasers, essentially eliminating eye floaters.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Diabetes and advanced age are two risk factors for retinal disease, but poor circulation due to high blood pressure or high cholesterol can also put you at risk.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
In particular, cardiologist Eric Topol delivered a compelling overview of how deep learning has been shown in research to detect seemingly unrelated diseases from X-rays, cardiograms, and retinal scans.
—Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 18 Oct. 2023
During the 2017 total solar eclipse, a young woman was diagnosed with solar retinopathy, retinal damage from exposure to solar radiation, in both eyes after viewing the eclipse with what doctors believed were eclipse glasses not held to the safety standard.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024
This is very, very different than a retinal implant driving vision.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Aug. 2023
Noun
Follow it up with a moisturizer or night cream to hydrate the skin and lock in the retinal.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2023
Using gentle microdermabrasion scrubs, retinals, and other exfoliation-boosting products can help prevent them, as does avoiding using heavy creams and makeup.
—Amanda Chan, Teen Vogue, 8 Oct. 2017
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retinal
1 of 2 adjective
ret·i·nal
ˈret-ᵊn-əl, ˈret-nəl
: of, relating to, involving, or being a retina
a retinal examination
retinal rods
retinal
2 of 2 noun
ret·i·nal
ˈret-ᵊn-ˌal
-ˌȯl
-ˌȯl
: a yellowish to orange aldehyde C20H28O derived from vitamin A that in combination with proteins forms the visual pigments of the retinal rods and cones
called also retinene, retinene1, vitamin A aldehyde
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