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People with high myopia, or nearsightedness, are prone to retinal detachment, or RD. A detached retina needs immediate diagnosis and treatment to prevent vision loss.

Posterior vitreous detachments (PVDs) are common; as many as 80 percent of people over 80 have them. They generally cause no harm, but they can lead to retinal detachment

Learn about the warning signs of retinal detachment, a serious eye problem that can lead to visual impairment or blindness if not treated promptly.

Read the article explaining the importance of getting an eye exam.

"He who dies with the most stuff wins" is the battle cry of the greedy. In today's consumer society, this Deadly Sin is one that affects almost everyone.

When medication to treat ADD is not an option, yoga classes are a viable alternative to help children and adults with Attention Deficit Disorder to better focus.

Anton Yelchin stars as Charlie Bartlett, a young man seeking acceptance in a popularity driven world. Robert Downey Jr., Hope Davis, and Kat Dennings round out the cast.

Africa has been a land of turmoil for many generations. One country that has had headlines over the years is Mozambique. Their women are strong, but they had to prove it.

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), an eye disorder most commonly found in premature infants, may require laser eye surgery to prevent blindness.

As people age, they can experience changes in vision. However, people over 60 should be aware of the age-related vision problems that can seriously affect their vision.

The Philippines military forces are fighting extremists in the southern islands - but will their efforts lead to a wider civil war?

Jainism is a religion practised in India. It places emphasis on asceticism, austerity and detachment from the material world.

Vedanta regards discernment (viveka), detachment (vairagya), the six virtues (shat sampat) and desire for liberation (mumukshutva) as basic spiritual qualifications.

Baratov's cavalry corps in Persia, forgotten and far from home during the Russian Revolution, refused to stop fighting during World War One.

Estrangement from one's child is one of the hardest things to happen to a parent. Learn how to cope with an older teen's silence while waiting for her return.

The young Lauri Allan Törni served as legendary commander of ski-borne, machinegun toting Jaeger troops in the Finnish Winter War as well as World War Two.

Japanese troops, assisted by the British, French and Americans, occupied the Russian far east for several years during the Russian Civil War.

This article describes the causes, signs, diagnosis and treatment of this eye disease that a small minority of premature babies may develop.

Composition and origins of the Russian Imperial Army's 1st Caucasian Cavalry Corps of General NN Baratov fighting the Turks in Persia during World War One.

Larry A Thorne had served three different flags in his twenty years in the combat arms trade. A hero in his native Finnland he is also remembered in the United States.

"War and Medicine" looks at the relationship between war and medicine through the experiences of doctors, nurses, military personnel, civilians, artists and writers.

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime options for bringing piracy suspects to justice have created some confusion among countries and captains with warships in the region.

The veteran troops of the 25th Infantry found themselves in a battle they could not win in 1906.

The retina, the lining at the back of eye, allows people to see. The macula, an area of the retina, is the center for clear sharp vision. A macular hole disrupts vision.

Having earned their Green Berets, the recruits are now assigned to a particular Special Forces Group based on their interests and current needs.

Cats may appear to become suddenly blind often leaving owners shocked and unable to understand what happened exactly.

The 8 Limb Path consists of Yama, Niyama, Asana and Pranayama. Why do the postures come before the breath? It is necessary to relieve tension before breathwork

Never stronger than six hundred men, they fought as grey coated leathernecks to the honor of the Corps.

With 14 million peasant drafts lead by an officer corps one percent of that size, the Russian army was short of every single thing except soldiers, bravery and enemies.

Journalists often need to interview crime and trauma victims about what happened to them. This can be extraordinarily difficult for both reporter and trauma victim.

The Varaha Upanishad mentions seven jnana bhumikas or stages of wisdom. They describe the journey from yearning for truth up to the final realization of the self.

In 1778, John Paul Jones led a raid against an English fishing village. Its purpose was to create terror in the British psyche and thus to change the course of the war.

According to Rabbi Heschel, the Sabbath should focus on a still and quiet spirit.

Rules number 9 through 19 of Rogers famous Rangers field operations guide.

Introversion, or being socially withdrawn, is a normal personality trait. However, an extreme level of introversion may be symptomatic of the personality disorder SPD.

Though meditation offers many health benefits, the novice often abandons meditating because of difficulty in quieting the mind. Succeed with these tips.

Eye floaters can be a nuisance but are usually harmless. Floater treatment is generally considered only in the most severe cases.

Shortly after its inauguration in 1897, the Victorian Order of Nurses received a request that led to an unforgettable journey.

Weak nails break easily and can even become detached from their bed. In many cases, however, their condition can be improved by simple measures.

What really happened at Thermopylae is unfortunately not as full of romance and valiance on the part of the Spartans as what was portrayed in the movie 300.

Journalism serves as America's fourth estate and democracy's watchdog, but its day-to-day role is simply to feed people the most important current events and issues.

The message presented by the medium of print journalism differs from the message presented by the medium of online journalism.

Feelings are very real and human, but occasionally become intense and powerful. The key is to control them so they do not control thoughts, attitudes or behaviors.

In the summer of 1832, Black Hawk once again returned to Illinois to build alliances with neutral tribes.

Riding the wave of victory in the War of 1812, the United States expanded into Spanish controlled Florida and encountered the Seminole Nation.

Islam requires love and respect towards parents but warns against over-attachment. Read up on the guidelines to encourage detachment in a positive light.

One of the most important books of Buddhism, the Bardo Thödol is a book that teaches people how to die by teaching them how to live.

After the fall of the Alamo, the Battle of San Jacinto clinched freedom for the newly formed Republic of Texas.

Edward III ruled England for fifty years, and started the Hundred Years War in order to gain the French throne as well.

The German officer took George Washington's disparate fighters and molded them into a disciplined army that would go on to win the Revolutionary War.