A vitreous detachment is a condition in which a part of the eye called the vitreous shrinks and separates from the retina.The vitreous is a gel-like substance that fills the inside of the eye ball. The retina is a light-sensitive area at the back of the eye. vitreous detachment is a common condition that usually affects people over age 50. People who are nearsighted are at increased risk for vitreous detachment earlier in life.
Length: Short stories typically range from 1,600 to 20,000 words. Although authors and critics have debated the length of the short story throughout literary history, most agree on a minimum of 1,600 and a maximum of 20,000 words.
A short story is normally a plot that is quite simplistic, not many different locations, etc. If your short story is about 100-170 pages it could be counted as a novella (a short novel).