HealthAugust 21, 2026

retinopathy

ret-ih-NAH-puh-thee

Definition

Any disease or damage to the retina of the eye that can result in vision loss or blindness.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'retine' (meaning net or retina) and 'pathos' (meaning suffering or disease), the term entered medical English in the late 19th century to describe pathological conditions of the retina.

In the news

The article uses 'diabetic retinopathy' as an example of a condition that rural health centers can screen for using AI-assisted image analysis, removing the need for a specialist to be present on-site.

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