Why bilirubin deposits in sclera?
Score: 4.2/5 (61 votes) What causes scleral icterus? Bilirubin is normally produced when red blood cells (RBCs) break down. It is then taken up by the liver and secreted into the bile. Excessive destruction of RBCs (hemolysis) or disruption of the bilirubin pathway at some point can lead to the deve...