Retinopathy

Retinopathy is when something goes wrong in the eye and it can make it hard for you to see. Think of your eye like a camera, where the retina is the part that takes the pictures. If the retina is damaged or sick, it can cause problems with your eyesight.

Retinopathy happens when the tiny blood vessels that go into your eye and help it work properly get damaged. This damage can be caused by many different things, like high blood pressure, high sugar levels, or just getting older.

When the blood vessels get damaged, they can start leaking fluid or blood into your eye. This makes it hard for your retina to work properly and can cause blurry vision or even blindness in severe cases.

Doctors can treat retinopathy by trying to fix the damaged blood vessels or controlling whatever is causing the damage in the first place. This might mean taking medicine or changing your diet to keep your blood pressure or sugar levels under control.

It's important to take care of your eyes and see your eye doctor regularly, especially if you have diabetes or other conditions that can cause retinopathy. They can help catch problems early and prevent things from getting worse.