The protagonist in Salman Rushdie's "The Satanic Verses" fantasizes about finding a magical optometrist who can provide him with special green-tinted glasses. These glasses symbolize a desire for clarity and understanding in a world that feels overwhelming and obscured by confusion.
This dream reflects his longing to overcome physical limitations, such as myopia, which prevents him from fully experiencing life. By visualizing a better perspective through the glasses, he hopes to unveil the beauty and wonders of the world around him, suggesting a deeper yearning for insight and enlightenment.