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retinopathy [‚ret·ən′äp·ə·thē] (medicine) Any pathologic condition involving the retina. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In lab tests, the fluid from patients with diabetic retinopathy stimulated the growth of retinal blood vessel cells from cows. The leading causes of vision deterioration are cataracts, macular degeneration - the deterioration of the crucial middle portion of the retina - and diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a common neurovascular complication of diabetes and the leading cause of blindness among working age adults. |
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