Published: 14 March 2026
Author(s): Martina Orlandi, Tommaso Verdina, Filippo Santoro, Mohammed El Alouani, Matteo Gibertini, Mariagrazia Nuara, Alessandra Carobbio, Giorgia Roveta, Amelia Spinella, Marco De Pinto, Giuseppe Querques, Dilia Giuggioli
Issue: March 2026
Section: Original Article

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare multisystem disease characterized by early microvascular damage that leads to fibrosis of skin and internal organs [1]. SSc-related ocular manifestations have been poorly investigated. Different types of ocular involvement have been reported in patients with SSc: dry eyes, reduced choroidal thickness, astigmatism, posterior subcapsular cataract, increased intraocular pressure, eyelid abnormalities and retinal microcirculatory impairments [2,3]. A recent systematic literature review has reported that the most common ocular manifestations are eyelid skin fibrosis, dry eye disease, and involvement of the posterior segment, especially in the choroidal microvasculature [4,5].

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