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Definitions for retinopathy
ˌrɛt nˈɒp ə θiretinopa·thy
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retinopathynoun
a disease of the retina that can result in loss of vision
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retinopathynoun
Non-inflammatory disease of the retina.
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retinopathy
Retinopathy is a medical term referring to any damage or disease that affects the retina, the part of the eye where visual images are formed. This condition can lead to vision loss or even blindness. The most common types of retinopathy include diabetic retinopathy, caused by high blood sugar levels in diabetics, and hypertensive retinopathy, related to high blood pressure.
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Retinopathy
Retinopathy is due to persistent or acute damage to the retina of the eye. Ongoing inflammation and vascular remodeling may occur over periods of time where the patient is not fully aware of the extent of the disease. Frequently, retinopathy is an ocular manifestation of systemic disease as seen in diabetes or hypertension.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of retinopathy in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of retinopathy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of retinopathy in a Sentence
My daughter at 4 months old lost her vision. She has a disease called retinopathy of prematurity, and my first thought was that she could never have a ‘normal life’ … [but] she quickly taught me by the time she was 18 months old saying, ‘I’ll do it by myself’.
In reading these websites, the information gathered should be used, not as dogma, but as the foundation for a more highly informed one-on-one discussion with your doctor at your next visit, and if it's been a while, reading these websites will hopefully remind diabetic patients of the importance of regular screening exams for diabetic retinopathy.
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- αμφιβληστροειδοπάθειαGreek
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