1. diseases or disorders affecting the retina of the eye
Usage: medical; plural form

Examples

• Diabetic retinopathies are a leading cause of blindness in adults.
• The ophthalmologist specializes in treating various retinopathies.
• Early detection of retinopathies can prevent vision loss.
• Hypertensive retinopathies result from high blood pressure damage to retinal blood vessels.
• The patient was diagnosed with multiple retinopathies affecting both eyes.
• Regular eye exams help monitor the progression of retinopathies in diabetic patients.