retinopathy

noun

ret·​i·​nop·​a·​thy ˌre-tə-ˈnä-pə-thē How to pronounce retinopathy (audio)
plural retinopathies
: any of various noninflammatory disorders of the retina including some that cause blindness

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There are some early trials with glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 4 May 2026 Years later, he was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, losing all of his vision in one eye and 70% of his vision in the other eye. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026 Losing sight, finding purpose Five years ago, Jones was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy and lost his vision. — Erin Jones, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025 Diets rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes, lean protein, and healthy fats are associated with a lower risk of progression of diabetic retinopathy. — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retinopathy

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First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of retinopathy was in 1930

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retinopathy

noun
ret·​i·​nop·​a·​thy ˌret-ᵊn-ˈäp-ə-thē How to pronounce retinopathy (audio)
plural retinopathies
: any of various noninflammatory disorders of the retina including some that cause blindness
diabetic retinopathy
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