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Diseases » Diabetic Retinopathy » Glossary

Glossary for Diabetic Retinopathy

Age-related macular degeneration: Deterioration of the central field of vision.
Alcohol abuse: Excessive use of alcohol ranging from binge drinking to severe alcoholism
Bleeding symptoms: Any type of bleeding symptoms.
Blindness: The inability to see out of the eyes
Blurred vision: Blurriness of vision or images.
CAMFAK syndrome: A rare syndrome characterized by cataracts, small head, failure to thrive and spinal curvature.
Chromosome 15q, deletion: A rare chromosomal disorder involving deletion of genetic material from the long arm of chromosome 15.
Cotton wool spots: Opacities in the retina of a white or gray colour.
Diabetes: Failing or reduced ability of the body to handle sugars.
Diabetic Eye Disease: Eye disease caused by diabetes
Diabetic Lens Osmosis: Eye lens vision changes due to diabetic sugars; usually reversible.
Diabetic Retinopathy: Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in American adults. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina.
Eye conditions: Any condition that affects the eyes
Flashes: Seeing small flashes of light
Floaters: Floating spots or spidery webs in front of the eyes
Glaucoma: Glaucoma is the term for a diverse group of eye diseases, all of which involve progressive damage to the optic nerve. Glaucoma is usually, but not always, accompanied by high intraocular (internal) fluid pressure. Optic nerve damage produces certain characteristic visual field defects in the individual's peripheral (side), as well as central, vision.
High Cholesterol: High levels of blood cholesterol, triglycerides, or other lipids.
Macular hole: A hole in the eye's macula that affects the retina.
Myopia: Short-sightedness often requiring glasses
Ocular histoplasmosis syndrome: An uncommon eye complication from lung histoplasmosis.
Open-angle glaucoma: Vision damage from a slow chronic buildup of fluid pressure in the eye.
Pregnancy: The condition of supporting a fetus from conception till birth.
Retina Conditions: Any condition that affects the retina of the eye
Retinal Vein Occlusion: A condition which is characterized by the occlusion of the retinal vein
Retinal detachment: Partial or total detachment of retina from the back of the eye.
Retinopathy: Eye retina condition
Type 1 diabetes: Severe insulin-treated diabetes typically occurring in young people.
Type 2 diabetes: Most common diabetes in adults, usually progressing slowly, mostly treated without insulin at diagnosis.
Vision Impairment: A condition that affects ones vision
Vision loss: Impaired vision or loss of vision