retinopathy |
damage to the blood vessels of the retina due to uncontrolled blood glucose (sugar) levels. Maintaining "tight" glucose control and blood pressure control and having a yearly, dilated eye exam are important measures to prevent diabetes related eye disease.
Ãâó: www.saintfranciscare.com/1606.cfm
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retinoblastoma |
A tumor of the retina occuring as an inherited cancer in children.
Ãâó: www.mebtc.org/research3c.htm
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retinoic acid |
Vitamin A acid typically used in products for the treatment of acne and certain signs of photodamage.
Ãâó: www.aboutrenova.com/agingskin.asp
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retinopathy of prematurity |
(ROP): Retinal disease seen in some low-birthweight, premature babies.
Ãâó: www.nusretbas.com/eyeglossary.htm
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retinoic acid |
a product of retinol(Vitamin A) which binds onto cell membranes and controls cell division and differentiation through gene expression.
Ãâó: www.dental-site.itgo.com/glossary.htm
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