Microvascular markers in systemic sclerosis: a comparative OCT-angiography and nailfold videocapillaroscopy study

Graefe s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Püren Işık, Şerife Şeyda Zengin Acemoğlu, Ebru Esen, İpek Türk, Abdullah Hacioglu, Feyza Alara Celikten, Nihal Demircan, Hülya Binokay
DOI: 10.1007/s00417-026-07123-5
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of disease duration on retinal microvasculature in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), and to explore its correlation with nailfold videocapillaroscopy (NFC) findings and systemic organ involvement. METHODS: Patients were divided into subgroups according to disease duration (≤5 years, >5 years,

Fields of Study & Subjects

Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases Retinal and Optic Conditions Retinal Diseases and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Graefe s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Volume
264
Issue
6
Pages
1863–1871
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN