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🟢 Why Surgeons Wear Green or Blue in the OR
It's not random — the colors reduce eye fatigue from staring at blood and red tissue.
The Science of Color Vision
- Surgeons spend hours focusing on bright red blood and human organs.
- If they look away at white walls or equipment, their eyes struggle to adjust because of the intense contrast.
- Green and blue are on the opposite side of the color wheel from red.
- These colors help the surgeon’s eyes refresh their focus after staring at red tissue.
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