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Now, regarding your question about Lionel Luthor from the TV series "Smallville": Lionel Luthor, portrayed by John Glover, is a complex character who, at various points in the series, feigns blindness to manipulate those around him. However, it's important to note that his blindness is not a permanent condition; it's a ruse he uses for his own purposes.

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Season two's first half shows Lionel as blind. Lex and Lucas Luthor (Paul Wasilewski)��Lionel's illegitimate son��devise a plan to uncover Lionel's deception; it is revealed that Lionel was blind but that his eyes healed and he intentionally neglected to tell anyone so he could watch how they acted around him.read more >>