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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Diabetic retinopathy is the largest cause of blindness among adults, but blindness can be prevented if the condition is diagnosed early and treated correctly. —

Shiboo Varughese, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 Screening for diabetic retinopathy is only the start of what AEYE Health’s systems hope to achieve. —

Tharin Pillay, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024 People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are the most likely to develop diabetic retinopathy. —

Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 July 2024 Diabetic nephropathy causes the deterioration of kidney function and eventual failure; diabetic retinopathy can lead to vision loss and blindness. —

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