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Elisa Imelde Postorino
Researcher at University of Messina
Publications - 22
Citations - 381
Elisa Imelde Postorino is an academic researcher from University of Messina. The author has contributed to research in topics: Cornea & Medicine. The author has an hindex of 8, co-authored 18 publications receiving 244 citations. Previous affiliations of Elisa Imelde Postorino include Medical University of Silesia.
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Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 and Transglutaminase 2 Expression at the Ocular Surface in Patients with Different Forms of Dry Eye Disease
Pasquale Aragona,M'hammed Aguennouz,Laura Rania,Elisa Imelde Postorino,Margherita S. Sommario,Anna M. Roszkowska,Maria Grazia De Pasquale,Antonina Pisani,Domenico Puzzolo +8 more
TL;DR: The pathogenic mechanisms of the 2 forms of dry eye give an account for the different MMP9 and TG2 expressions in the 2 groups of patients, and corticosteroid treatment induced a reduction of both molecules, although higher in SS than in MGD, because of its direct inhibitory effect on inflammation.
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Corneal nerves in diabetes-The role of the in vivo corneal confocal microscopy of the subbasal nerve plexus in the assessment of peripheral small fiber neuropathy.
Anna Roszkowska,Carmelo Licitra,Giuseppe Tumminello,Elisa Imelde Postorino,Michele R. Colonna,Pasquale Aragona +5 more
TL;DR: This review aimed at understanding how diabetes impacts on corneal nerves and how it correlates with sensorimotor peripheral polyneuropathy and retinal complications and the safety of the most common surgical procedures in diabetic patients is analyzed.
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Safety and Efficacy of 0.1% Clobetasone Butyrate Eyedrops in the Treatment of Dry Eye in Sjögren Syndrome:
Pasquale Aragona,Rosaria Spinella,Laura Rania,Elisa Imelde Postorino,Margherita S. Sommario,Anna M. Roszkowska,Domenico Puzzolo +6 more
TL;DR: Anti-inflammatory therapy is critical for the treatment of SS dry eye and clobetasone butyrate, at low dosage, proved to be safe and effective in treating this condition.
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Tear film and ocular surface assessment in psoriasis.
Emanuela Aragona,Laura Rania,Elisa Imelde Postorino,Alberto Interdonato,Roberta Giuffrida,Serafinella P. Cannavò,Domenico Puzzolo,Pasquale Aragona +7 more
TL;DR: The findings suggest that the ocular surface involvement in patients with psoriasis indicates the need of periodic ophthalmological examinations to diagnose the condition and allow a proper treatment, so contributing to the amelioration of patients’ quality of life.
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Effects of amino acids enriched tears substitutes on the cornea of patients with dysfunctional tear syndrome.
Pasquale Aragona,Laura Rania,Anna M. Roszkowska,Rosaria Spinella,Elisa Imelde Postorino,Domenico Puzzolo,Antonio Micali +6 more
TL;DR: The objective is to evaluate the effect of aminoacid enriched artificial tears on the ocular surface of patients with dysfunctional tear syndrome (DTS).