Eye Abnormalities May Serve as Early Biomarkers for hATTR Amyloidosis
Changes in the function of the retina, in combination with nerve damage in the cornea, can be used as early biomarkers of hereditary transthyretin (hATTR) amyloidosis, also known as familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), a study reports. Researchers suggest that a complete eye exam could be useful to detect problems…