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Does Scleroderma Cause Dry Eyes?
I have limited scleroderma and have developed problems over the last 3 monght related to dry eye. When I mention this to my optometrist she was unaware of the disorder. What are the general expections, I did not realise that there were eye issue in relation to this disoreder.
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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Scleroderma is known to affect the eyes. The common associations found in association with scleroderma in eye are dry eyes and uveitis.
Hence I advice you to consult your ophthalmologist for examination and treatment accordingly.
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Welcome to Health care magic
Scleroderma is known to affect the eyes. The common associations found in association with scleroderma in eye are dry eyes and uveitis.
Hence I advice you to consult your ophthalmologist for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
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