retinopathy
noun
ret·i·nop·a·thy
ˌre-tə-ˈnä-pə-thē 
plural retinopathies
: any of various noninflammatory disorders of the retina including some that cause blindness
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Know Your Blood Sugar Numbers People with diabetes are at risk for diabetic retinopathy, which can cause vision loss and blindness.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
Causes of vision loss and blindness include: Diabetic retinopathy: This condition, caused by diabetes, can lead to permanent damage of the retina, which is the area in the back of your eye that translates light into signals that your brain can understand.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 19 Apr. 2025
Each type of anemia affects your eyes differently, which can lead to anemic retinopathy.
—Christine L. Larsen, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
For underserved communities, this could be a game-changer: a smartphone camera that detects signs of hypertensive retinopathy or metabolic changes could provide an early warning system where healthcare facilities are limited.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
Causes of vision loss and blindness include: Diabetic retinopathy: This condition, caused by diabetes, can lead to permanent damage of the retina, which is the area in the back of your eye that translates light into signals that your brain can understand.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 19 Apr. 2025
Each type of anemia affects your eyes differently, which can lead to anemic retinopathy.
—Christine L. Larsen, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
For underserved communities, this could be a game-changer: a smartphone camera that detects signs of hypertensive retinopathy or metabolic changes could provide an early warning system where healthcare facilities are limited.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Retinopathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinopathy. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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retinopathy
noun
ret·i·nop·a·thy
ˌret-ᵊn-ˈäp-ə-thē
plural retinopathies
: any of various noninflammatory disorders of the retina including some that cause blindness
diabetic retinopathy
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