retinitis pigmentosa |
gradual loss of the field of vision, owing to a degeneration of the light-sensitive nerve cells of the retina
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retinopathy |
any disease or disorder of the retina; usually refers to damage to the retina caused by high blood pressure or diabetes mellitus
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retinoid |
a substance resembling vitamin A that is used to treat skin conditions such as acne and has been reported to reduce skin wrinkling
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retinoscopy |
a method of determining focusing errors of the eye in which light is shined through the pupil and the reflected beam is measured
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retinal detachment |
Condition in which a portion of the retina becomes separated from the inner wall of the eye. In AIDS patients, it can result from retinal disease such as CMV retinitis. The condition can rapidly lead to vision loss but is treatable by adding silicone to the eye's vitreous humor to increase the pressure on the retina.
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