Retinal tear or detachment: In some cases, as the vitreous is peeling away from the retina and detaching, it can pull so hard in areas of firm attachment that it tears the retina. Therefore, any person with a PVD should have a careful retinal exam to rule out an associated tear.
Midget (from midge, a sand fly) is a term for a person of unusually short stature that is widely considered pejorative.idget became linked to referencing short people put on public display for curiosity and sport. Barnum's midgets, however, were elevated to a position of high society, given fantasy military titles, introduced to dignitaries and royalty, and showered with gifts.
Midlife can be a stressful time, and many people feel discontented and restless as they struggle with aging, with their mortality and sense of purpose in life. Midlife is the central period of a person's life, spanning from approximately age 40 to age 65. During this period, adults may take on new job responsibilities and therefore often feel a need to reassess their professional standing and make changes while they feel they still have time.