What type of retinal detachment is caused by hemorrhage in the vitreous?

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment occurs when there is a break or tear in the retina that allows fluid from the vitreous cavity to enter the subretinal space, leading to the separation of the retinal layers. While vitreous hemorrhage itself can lead to the development of retinal tears, it is important to understand that the retinal detachment resulting from these tears is termed rhegmatogenous. The hemorrhage in the vitreous can signal trauma or other underlying conditions that might predispose the retina to tears.

In the context of this question, though the term hemorrhage may initially seem related to exudative or tractional types of detachment, it is the break in the retinal layers resulting from this hemorrhage that specifically characterizes rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. It highlights the critical relationship between vitreous hemorrhage and the formation of retinal breaks, leading to detachment.