In a ____, the retina lifts up from the posterior portion of the globe, interrupting its blood supply and causing ischemia.

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A retinal detachment occurs when the retina separates from the back of the eye, causing ischemia due to interrupted blood supply. A subconjunctival hemorrhage involves bleeding within the conjunctiva, but does not affect the retina or its blood supply. A retinal hemorrhage is bleeding within the retina, but does not necessarily involve detachment. A globe rupture is a full-thickness injury to the eye, which can lead to retinal detachment but involves additional damage to the ocular tissues.

In a ____, the Retina Lifts Up from the Posterior