10 Multiple Myeloma Symptoms
Symptom #9: Visual Changes and Retinopathy
Retinopathy occurs when there is damage to the retina leading to visual impairment. It can refer to damage of the retina due to abnormal blood flow or retinal vascular disease. In multiple myeloma, the visual changes and retinopathy are usually the result of the hyperviscosity of the blood.
Other documented ophthalmic manifestations of multiple myeloma include diplopia. The ophthalmic issues in multiple myeloma are diverse and uncommon. It can appear in the initial or late stages of the disease.
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