Francesco Semeraro

7.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
216 papers, 5.5k citations indexed

About

Francesco Semeraro is a scholar working on Ophthalmology, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Francesco Semeraro has authored 216 papers receiving a total of 5.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 166 papers in Ophthalmology, 131 papers in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging and 28 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Francesco Semeraro's work include Retinal Diseases and Treatments (83 papers), Glaucoma and retinal disorders (58 papers) and Retinal Imaging and Analysis (49 papers). Francesco Semeraro is often cited by papers focused on Retinal Diseases and Treatments (83 papers), Glaucoma and retinal disorders (58 papers) and Retinal Imaging and Analysis (49 papers). Francesco Semeraro collaborates with scholars based in Italy, United Kingdom and United States. Francesco Semeraro's co-authors include Ciro Costagliola, Francesco Morescalchi, Mario R. Romano, Andrea Russo, Anna Cancarini, Sara Rezzola, Roberto dell’Omo, Sarah Duse, Elena Gambicorti and Vito Romano and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, Diabetes and Scientific Reports.

In The Last Decade

Francesco Semeraro

200 papers receiving 5.3k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Diabetic Retinopathy: Vascular and Inflammatory Disease

2015 335 citations Francesco Semeraro, Anna Cancarini et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Francesco Semeraro Italy	44	3.5k	2.6k	1.1k	488	356	216	5.5k
Goran Petrovski Norway	34	1.4k 0.4×	1.1k 0.4×	1.4k 1.3×	482 1.0×	131 0.4×	180	3.6k
Maria B. Grant United States	36	726 0.2×	364 0.1×	1.3k 1.2×	184 0.4×	267 0.8×	73	3.7k
Fei Gao China	33	481 0.1×	526 0.2×	833 0.7×	152 0.3×	142 0.4×	181	3.7k
Hans‐Georg Eichler Austria	33	883 0.3×	580 0.2×	798 0.7×	81 0.2×	250 0.7×	82	3.6k
Charles Kilo United States	42	1.1k 0.3×	703 0.3×	1.3k 1.1×	137 0.3×	343 1.0×	106	6.4k
Hua Yan China	25	750 0.2×	439 0.2×	739 0.7×	95 0.2×	158 0.4×	202	2.3k
Saim Yoloğlu Türkiye	30	259 0.1×	576 0.2×	324 0.3×	241 0.5×	179 0.5×	152	2.9k
Lixia Lou China	26	451 0.1×	379 0.1×	509 0.5×	93 0.2×	92 0.3×	94	2.0k
James A. Burke United States	28	866 0.2×	495 0.2×	400 0.4×	222 0.5×	43 0.1×	78	2.7k
Antonio Secchi Italy	52	584 0.2×	529 0.2×	1.1k 1.0×	1.2k 2.5×	87 0.2×	294	7.9k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Francesco Semeraro

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Romano, Davide, Giulia Coco, Alfredo Borgia, et al.. (2025). Repeatability of Pentacam HR in Keratoconus According to Two Different Scan Protocols: 25-3D Scan and 50-Cornea Fine. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 14(2). 439–439.

Chiappini, Stefania, Alessio Mosca, Francesco Semeraro, et al.. (2025). Navigating the challenges of substance use and psychopathology in depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Comprehensive Psychiatry. 142. 152616–152616.

Ferrara, Mariantonia, Ciro Costagliola, Francesco Semeraro, et al.. (2025). Evaluating the efficacy of postoperative topical antibiotics in cataract surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Acta Ophthalmologica. 103(6). 622–633. 3 indexed citations

Mazzoldi, Elena Laura, Rosalba Monica Ferraro, Francesco Semeraro, et al.. (2025). Differentiation of human hyalocytes from induced pluripotent stem cells through ascorbic acid treatment. Human Cell. 38(2). 52–52.

Semeraro, Francesco, et al.. (2024). Cancer stem-like cells in uveal melanoma: novel insights and therapeutic implications. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Reviews on Cancer. 1879(3). 189104–189104. 5 indexed citations

Romano, Davide, et al.. (2024). Corneal Artificial Endothelial Layer (EndoArt): Literature Review and Our Experience. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 13(21). 6520–6520. 9 indexed citations

Romano, Vito, et al.. (2024). Off-Centered Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Grafts: Impact and Resolution. Cornea. 44(11). 1352–1358. 1 indexed citations

Calza, Stefano, Arianna Giacomini, Cosetta Ravelli, et al.. (2023). FGF-trapping hampers cancer stem-like cells in uveal melanoma. Cancer Cell International. 23(1). 89–89. 3 indexed citations

Moramarco, Antonio, et al.. (2023). Intraoperative OCT for Lamellar Corneal Surgery: A User Guide. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 12(9). 3048–3048. 7 indexed citations

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Romano, Vito, et al.. (2023). Selective laser capsulotomy complications: Management and prevention. European Journal of Ophthalmology. 33(4). 1746–1749.

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Parekh, Mohit, Davide Romano, Giulia Coco, et al.. (2022). DMEK graft: One size does not fit all. Acta Ophthalmologica. 101(1). e14–e25. 12 indexed citations

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Romano, Davide, Antonella Macerollo, Giuseppe Giannaccare, et al.. (2022). COVID-19 and Clinically Isolated Syndrome: Coincidence or Causative Link? A 12-Month Follow-Up Case Report. Applied Sciences. 12(22). 11531–11531. 1 indexed citations

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Francavilla, Ruggiero, María Cintia Piccolo, A. Francavilla, et al.. (2018). Clinical and Microbiological Effect of a Multispecies Probiotic Supplementation in Celiac Patients With Persistent IBS-type Symptoms. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. 53(3). e117–e125. 104 indexed citations

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Russo, Andrea, et al.. (2017). Epiretinal Membrane Peeling with Foveal Sparing of the Internal Limiting Membrane: A Pilot Study. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 58(8). 5009–5009.

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Russo, Andrea, Anna Cancarini, Elena Gambicorti, et al.. (2016). Comparison of visual and anatomical outcomes of half-dose photodynamic therapy and 689 nm laser treatment (pseudo-PDT) in eyes with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy.. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 57(12). 5357–5357. 1 indexed citations

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Turano, R, Andrea Russo, Sara Vezzoli, et al.. (2015). Vitreous Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Levels in Vitrectomy Patients Treated with Topical Indomethacin 0.5%, Nepafenac 0.1%, and Bromfenac 0.09%. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 56(7). 5739–5739. 1 indexed citations

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Russo, Andrea, Francesco Morescalchi, Luisa Delcassi, Ciro Costagliola, & Francesco Semeraro. (2015). Comparison of Smartphone Ophthalmoscopy with Slit-lamp Biomicroscopy for Undilated Glaucoma Screening. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 56(7). 4105–4105.

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Russo, Andrea, Francesco Morescalchi, Ciro Costagliola, Luisa Delcassi, & Francesco Semeraro. (2014). Comparison of Smartphone Ophthalmoscopy With Slit-Lamp Biomicroscopy for Grading Diabetic Retinopathy. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 159(2). 360–364.e1. 128 indexed citations

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Costagliola, Ciro, Mario R. Romano, Roberto dell’Omo, et al.. (2014). Effect of Palmitoylethanolamide on Visual Field Damage Progression in Normal Tension Glaucoma Patients: Results of an Open-Label Six-Month Follow-Up. Journal of Medicinal Food. 17(9). 949–954. 20 indexed citations

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Semeraro, Francesco, Giovanni Parrinello, Anna Cancarini, et al.. (2011). Predicting the risk of diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetic patients. Journal of Diabetes and its Complications. 25(5). 292–297. 66 indexed citations

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