Understanding Phosphenes: The Glow You See When Eyes Are Closed
When you close your eyes, you cannot see light, not even inferred light, no matter how brightly it shines. There is no glow from the back of your eyelids when your eyes are closed. What you see when you close your eyes is often referred as "phosphenes," and they are created by the brain.Eye & Vision Disorders - Related Articles
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