retinopathy

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. 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

Retinopathy can progress to blindness if is severe or affects the macula. Retinopathy is diagnosed by an optometrist or an ophhtalmologist during a form of eye examination called a fundus exam. Treatment depends on the cause of the disease.

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