hemolacria
Hemolacria, from Greek haima meaning blood and dakryon meaning tear, is a rare condition in which tears contain blood. It has been reported in people of all ages and can present as episodes of bloody tears that may be unilateral or bilateral. In many cases the cause remains unknown, but identifiable ocular or systemic factors can be found.
At presentation, patients may notice blood-tinged tears during crying or spontaneously. Symptoms can include ocular redness,
Causes are diverse. Local ocular causes include conjunctival or lacrimal gland tumors, vascular malformations, conjunctival hemorrhage,
Diagnosis relies on history and ophthalmic examination to locate a bleeding source, aided by slit-lamp microscopy.
Management focuses on treating the underlying cause. If no cause is found and bleeding resolves spontaneously,