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Frequently, retinopathy is an [[ocular manifestation of systemic disease]]. | Frequently, retinopathy is an [[ocular manifestation of systemic disease]]. | ||
==Causes== | |||
The main causes of retinopathy are: | |||
* [[Diabetes]] - [[diabetic retinopathy]] | * [[Diabetes]] - [[diabetic retinopathy]] | ||
* [[Arterial hypertension]] - [[hypertensive retinopathy]] | * [[Arterial hypertension]] - [[hypertensive retinopathy]] | ||
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* Retinal vein or artery occlusion | * Retinal vein or artery occlusion | ||
==Prognosis== | |||
Many types of retinopathy are progressive and may result in [[blindness]], severe [[vision loss]], or [[vision impairment|impairment]], particularly if the [[macula]] becomes affected. | |||
==Treatment== | |||
Retinopathy is diagnosed by an [[optometry|optometrist]] or an [[ophthalmology|ophthalmologist]] during [[ophthalmoscopy]]. Treatment depends on the cause of the disease. | Retinopathy is diagnosed by an [[optometry|optometrist]] or an [[ophthalmology|ophthalmologist]] during [[ophthalmoscopy]]. Treatment depends on the cause of the disease. | ||
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Overview
Retinopathy is a general term that refers to some form of non-inflammatory damage to the retina of the eye. Most commonly, it is a problem with the blood supply that is the cause for this condition. Frequently, retinopathy is an ocular manifestation of systemic disease.
Causes
The main causes of retinopathy are:
- Diabetes - diabetic retinopathy
- Arterial hypertension - hypertensive retinopathy
- Prematurity of the newborn - retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
- Sickle cell anemia
- Direct sunlight exposure - solar retinopathy
- Medicinal products - drug-related retinopathy
- Retinal vein or artery occlusion
Prognosis
Many types of retinopathy are progressive and may result in blindness, severe vision loss, or impairment, particularly if the macula becomes affected.
Treatment
Retinopathy is diagnosed by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist during ophthalmoscopy. Treatment depends on the cause of the disease.
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