Newborns shiny eyes

Kristen • Aussie mum of 2 boys 💙💙, preg with #3 🎀and due in Feb 24th 2018, following a MC.

Okay, I need to ask. Why are so many newborn photos showing shiny and wet looking eyes? In Australia we don’t put anything on/in their eyes after birth. What is it and why?

Thanks!