Haemolacria

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Haemolacria is a physical condition whereby a person produces tears which are partially composed of blood. This can manifest as anything from red-tinged tears to those which appear to be entirely blood.

Haemolacria[1] is a symptom of a number of diseases, and may also be indicative of a tumor in the lacrimal apparatus.


[edit] References

  1. ^ Ahluwalia BK, Khurana AK, Sood S. Bloody tears (haemolacria). Indian J Ophthalmol 1987;35:41-3