retinopathy

[ ret-n-op-uh-thee ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.

1. any diseased condition of the retina, especially one that is noninflammatory.

retinopathy

/ ˌrɛtɪˈnɒpəθɪ /

noun

1. any of various noninflammatory diseases of the retina which may have serious effects on vision

Word History and Origins

Origin of retinopathy¹

First recorded in 1930–35; retin(a) + -o- + -pathy

Example Sentences

Later, a nurse with nicotine stains on her fingernails, tells my parents I have developed retinopathy of prematurity, an eye condition caused by all that one-hundo oxygen.

From Los Angeles Times

AI is quickly being integrated into healthcare, including programs that diagnose diabetic retinopathy, analyze mammograms and connect patients with nurses remotely.

From Los Angeles Times

Many ocular diseases cause abnormalities in a person's ERG signals, including glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, and diabetic retinopathy.

From Science Daily

Micro- and macrovascular complications of diabetes can include, for example, retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy, as well as cardiovascular diseases.

From Science Daily

Diabetic retinopathy results when high blood sugar harms blood vessels in the retina.

From Seattle Times