Causes of Retinopathy

Underlying condition causes of Retinopathy: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Retinopathy) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Retinopathy includes:

• Diabetic retinopathy
• Diabetes
• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes
• Hypertension
• Hypertensive retinopathy
• Arteriosclerosis
• Arteriosclerotic retinopathy
• High cholesterol - cholesterol can exacerbate retinopathy and further damage in the small blood vessels of the eye, just as cholesterol can cause hardening of larger artery blood vessels.
• Prematurity - premature newborns may have retinopathy.
• Pregnancy - can exacerbate existing retinopathy though probably not cause it directly.
• Excessive alcohol - alcohol if used to extreme, reduces Vitamin B12 and thiamine levels. It is unclear what effect moderate alcohol has on retinopathy.

Related information for causes of Retinopathy: Further relevant information on causes of Retinopathy may be found in the risk factors for Retinopathy and underlying causes of Retinopathy.

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