Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Retinitis Pigmentosa(also: RP, Retina Pigmentosa, Rod-Cone Dystrophy)
- A group of inherited genetic disorders that cause progressive degeneration of the retina, leading to gradual vision loss. Initial symptoms typically include difficulty seeing in low light (night blindness) and loss of peripheral vision (tunnel vision). The condition often begins…
- Retinopathy(also: Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Disease)
- A group of eye conditions affecting the retina that can cause vision loss or blindness. Diabetic retinopathy, caused by damage to blood vessels in the retina due to diabetes, is one of the leading causes of blindness in working-age adults. Symptoms may include blurred vision,…
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