diabetic retinopathy

noun

, Pathology.

1. a disorder of the blood vessels of the retina occurring as a complication of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus and often leading to blindness.

Example Sentences

An eye exam with an ophthalmologist or optometrist can detect not only vision impairment but also conditions that threaten your sight, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.

From Washington Post