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Retinopathy

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Any disease of the retina, the light-sensitive membrane at the back of the eye.

The type of retinopathy is often specified.

Arteriosclerotic retinopathy is retinal disease due to arteriosclerosis ('hardening of the arteries').

Diabetic retinopathy is retinal disease associated with diabetes.

Hypertensive retinopathy is retinal disease due to high blood pressure.

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