Presbyopia

1. One particular organ system that I consider to demonstrate the most significant age-related changes in the human body would be the Sensory System. The sensory system is composed of the five senses: vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch, which all declines with age. However, the age that the changes occur and the rate of the sensory organ 's decline varies among people (Aldwin & Gilmer, 2013, Chapter 7). With age, these senses become less sharp, thus making it harder to notice details of…

Case Report: PK, a 34 year-old, Indian female, first presented to the Cornea and Contact Lens Department of the University Eye Care Center on October 18, 2016 with a chief complaint of dry eyes and blurred vision through her current glasses most prominent in the evening. Patient PK is a financial analyst that spends eight to ten hours on the computer each day. During her free time she enjoys going out with friends and running. PK reported a history of occasional soft contact lens wear with…

version of the odometer, bifocals, and the Franklin stove. All of these were things that Franklin invented to benefit his everyday life. The odometer was intended to track the distance he travelled by carriage. He suffered from a condition called presbyopia; therefore, he invented the bifocals to allow him to see more clearly. The Franklin stove was one of the most effective methods of warming a home with the least production of smoke. The fireplace was set in the middle of a room, and “the iron…

The study of human development became an exciting subject, as western civilizations grew very fond of the concept of self, during the past 2 centuries. The main focus of early developmental theorists was childhood development, since it is during that time that humans undergo most of their physical and cognitive changes. Original theories are based on stages of biological, emotional, social and cognitive development. While Darwin conducted probably the first scientific study of developmental…

LASIK surgery has been around since the 1990s and over the past two and a half decades, it has become one of the most popular elective surgeries in the world. Surgeons have been working diligently to perfect this surgery and although it is not quite there yet, they have made significant gains in lessening side effects and improving outcomes. These articles contain information about LASIK surgery; including some history, procedure techniques, complications, and patient outcomes. These articles…

My father, Bob Kron, is one of the most insightful, caring, not to mention back breaking hilarious people that I know. I look up to him tremendously and I know that everything he does, he does for a reason. When the opportunity arose to write a paper for my lifespan psychology class, I knew that my dad would love to share his thoughts, views, and wisdom with me. He enlightened me with information ranging from his childhood to his hopes for the future. When I completed my interview process, I…