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by CannedHam on November 28th, 2006
Humans have rods (light sensors) and cones (color sensors) in their retinas that allow us to interpret received light in terms of intensity and color. Presumably, there are structure in Kryptonian retinas that are sensitive to x-rays. They're right next to the ones that don't receive light, but generate infrared light that is focused by the lens to create heat vision.
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Such an informative answer. Sure beats the hell out of "'cause he ROLLS like that!" Well said!
by SABOTEUR on January 12th, 2008