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Cataract Tabulated History

Menu (linked Index) Cataract Tabulated History Last Update: January 21, 2025 Introduction  Cataract Historical Timeline Cataract References  Introduction In this post I’ve created a (roughly) chronological tabulated history of cataract procedures and surgery developments through the ages.  The first table is the historical listing, including a reference source number.  The second table provided can then […]

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Vision Correction

Menu (linked Index) Vision Correction Last Update: January 11, 2025 Introduction Anatomy of the Eye Near Sightedness and Far Sightedness A Normal Eye with Perfect Vision Far Sightedness and Its Correction Presbyopia Near Sightedness and its Correction Astigmatism Refractive Vision Error Corrective Procedures Conclusion Introduction This article reviews the four types of vision impairment caused

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Eye Anatomy

Menu (linked Index) Eye Anatomy Last Update: December 23, 2024 Introduction  Eye Schematics Cornea Sclera Limbus Aqueous Humor Iris / Ciliary Body / Choroid Conjuctiva Lens Vitreous Humor Hyaloid Canal Retina Conclusion Introduction In this post on the Anatomy of the Eye, I provide some useful cross sectional (sagittal) and frontal schematics of the eye

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Eye Lens Anatomy

Menu (linked Index) Eye Lens Anatomy and Accommodation Last Update: December 22, 2024 Introduction  Lens Anatomy Cataract Surgery Impact on the Lens Lens Accommodation Conclusion Introduction After my cataract surgery in 2024, I decided to write an article on the experience. The effort spawned a few more articles on the anatomy and physics of the

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Metabolic Pathways

Menu (linked Index) Metabolic Pathways Last Update: October 31, 2024  Introduction Metabolism Defined Cellular Respiration Central Metabolism – Proteins, Fats Metabolic Routes Pentose Phosphate Pathway Glycogen Pathway Fat Metabolism Path Lactic Acid Glucose Pathway Protein Metabolism Paths Acetyl CoA Metabolic Routes Summary of Biosynthesis Routes Tissue Specific Metabolic Routes Conclusion Introduction The chemical reactions that

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Cellular Respiration (V) Oxidative Phosphate Addition

Menu (linked Index) Cellular Respiration (V) Oxidative Phosphate Addition (Phosphorylation) Last Update: October 30, 2024 Introduction ATP is Life  Oxidative Phosphorylation Overview Oxidative Phosphorylation Steps ATP Synthase and Chemiosmosis Summary Conclusion Introduction This is part V of a 5 part series on Cellular Respiration. You can access the other posts via the links below.   Cellular

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Cellular Respiration (III) Pyruvate to Acetyl CoA

Menu (linked Index) Cellular Respiration (III) Pyruvate to Acetyl CoA Last Update: October 29, 2024 Introduction Pyruvate to Acetyl CoA Coenzyme A (CoA) Acetyl CoA Conclusion Introduction This is part III of a 5 part series on Cellular Respiration. You can access the other posts via the links below.   Cellular Respiration (I) Overview  Cellular Respiration

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Cellular Respiration (II) Glycolysis

Menu (linked Index) Cellular Respiration (II) Glycolysis Last Update: October 29, 2024 Introduction Glycolysis Glycolysis – Investment Phase Glycolysis – Payoff Phase NADH Pyruvate Production Glycolysis is Anaerobic Glycolysis/Gluconeogenesis Conclusion Introduction This is part II of a 5 part series on Cellular Respiration. You can access the other posts via the links below.   Cellular Respiration

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