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AL amyloidosis (also known as primary amyloidosis) commonly affects the eyes and surrounding tissues. It can cause symptoms like:

• Lumps under the skin around eyes
• Droopy eyelids
• Double vision
• Chronic eye irritation and dryness
• Purple/blue discoloration around eyes, especially after touching Treatment options Show Full Answer

AL amyloidosis (also known as primary amyloidosis) commonly affects the eyes and surrounding tissues. It can cause symptoms like:

• Lumps under the skin around eyes
• Droopy eyelids
• Double vision
• Chronic eye irritation and dryness
• Purple/blue discoloration around eyes, especially after touching Treatment options typically focus on managing both the eye symptoms and underlying condition. The main approaches include:

• Regular monitoring with an ophthalmologist
• Surgical procedures to remove amyloid deposits when necessary
• Chemotherapy to stop abnormal cell growth and amyloid production
• Targeted treatments that can help prevent mutated genes from producing amyloid proteins

Always work closely with your doctor to determine the best treatment plan for your specific situation, as treatment needs can vary between individuals.

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