Real reason Emmanuel Macron wore sunglasses indoors at Davos
“We do believe that we need more growth, we need more stability in this world, but we do prefer respect to bullies,” he said. “We do prefer science to (conspiracies) and we do prefer rule of law to brutality.”
But he wasn’t just making headlines for his words — he was also sporting a sleek pair of blue-tinted sunglasses indoors. While some wondered if it was a style statement, the reason is far more personal.
“Please pardon the unsightly appearance of my eye. It is, of course, something completely harmless,” he said, according to The Independent.
He even gave it a playful nickname: l’oeil du tigre, or “eye of the tiger,” referencing the iconic Survivor song from Rocky III.
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“For those who get the reference, it’s a sign of determination,” Macron explained.
Medical experts have since confirmed the cause: a sub-conjunctival hemorrhage, a visible but harmless broken blood vessel in his right eye. While it doesn’t affect vision, it can make the eye look red and puffy. Triggers include sneezing, rubbing, or other minor irritations. Many opt to wear sunglasses for appearance’s sake, and Macron was likely doing the same.
“Some people might think he’s ill, so to avoid being photographed in that state, he decided to wear sunglasses,” noted Dr. Jimmy Mohamed. Continue reading…
