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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High blood sugar levels can end up damaging blood vessels throughout your body that can lead to major issues like kidney problems, retinopathy, stroke, and coronary artery disease, which could be tearing up your heart for real.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Streaks or floating spots in your vision may occur in the later stages of diabetic retinopathy.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
White eye can indicate retinoblastoma, a type of childhood cancer of the retina, or a handful of other eye disorders, including retinopathy of prematurity, cataracts, or Coats Disease.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2019
Living With Diabetic Retinopathy Severe diabetes can lead to eye conditions like diabetic retinopathy.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 July 2024
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Streaks or floating spots in your vision may occur in the later stages of diabetic retinopathy.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
White eye can indicate retinoblastoma, a type of childhood cancer of the retina, or a handful of other eye disorders, including retinopathy of prematurity, cataracts, or Coats Disease.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2019
Living With Diabetic Retinopathy Severe diabetes can lead to eye conditions like diabetic retinopathy.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 July 2024
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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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