Retinopathy
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Retinopathy is a general term that refers to some form
of non-inflammatory damage to the
retina of the
eye.
Most commonly it is the blood vessels that are the
direct medium for the disease.
Main causes of retinopathy are :
If retinopathy progresses and it is severe or if it affects primarily
macula region of the retina, it can lead to blindness.
Retinopathy is diagnosed by a ophtamologist during a form of examination
called fundus exam.
Treatment depends on the cause of the disease.