Abeer Fatima6 months ago
Haemolacria: Tears of Blood
Haemolacria refers to the red discoloration of tears due to presence of blood in tears. It is not a pathological condition in itself, rather it indicates an underlying disease. Many conditions can cause haemolacria. Most common among them are: - Aberrant development of blood vessels - Inflammation of tissues - Tumors - Bacterial infections - Viral infections The management of haemolacria is correction of underlying pathology. Reference: https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/ss/slideshow-unusual-eye-conditions Image via https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319453417301340
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