French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at work on Wednesday wearing sunglasses and asked his staff and collaborators to “accept him as he is,” joking about the situation.
The appearance came a day after images circulated showing the French president in public with a red, bloodshot eye, which sparked curiosity and concern among citizens.
The Élysée Palace reacted quickly, urging the public not to worry and clarifying that the issue was caused by a burst blood vessel in the eye.
Officials emphasized that the condition posed no health risk to the president and was only temporary.
Taking a lighter and humorous tone, Macron used the moment to joke about the situation. “Now I have the vision of a tiger,” he said, turning a minor health issue into a humorous moment.
His appearance with sunglasses was met with smiles from staff and comments on social media, with some users saying it added a “mysterious and sporty aura” to the president’s image.
