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. 2023 Dec;62(12):1433-1436.
doi: 10.1111/ijd.16883. Epub 2023 Nov 2.

Ocular findings in vitiligo and recommendations for dermatologists

Sneha Poondru  1   2 , Saira Alvi  2 , Tessa M LeWitt  1 , Ramez Haddadin  3 , Roopal V Kundu  1
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Ocular findings in vitiligo and recommendations for dermatologists

Sneha Poondru et al. Int J Dermatol. 2023 Dec.

Abstract

Since extracutaneous melanocytes in the eye may also be affected in vitiligo, a systematic review was conducted to explore the ocular manifestations of vitiligo. Studies point to a higher risk of ocular findings in periorbital vitiligo. Dry eye disease is the most reported ocular abnormality in vitiligo. Additionally, several small studies have found potential links to uveitis and glaucoma. Various other chorioretinal pigmentary changes are also reported, but without accompanying functional consequences or changes in vision. Although there is a need for larger studies to further elucidate these associations, dermatologists should be aware of potential ocular comorbidities in vitiligo and refer to ophthalmology accordingly.

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