When I'm in bed with my eyes closed I see random, almost green flashes of light, but when I open my eyes there's nothing. I know I'm hallucinating because when I see it no one else does. I'm not taking any medications, nor am I doing drugs or drinking so it's not coming from those things. What I was wondering is if there is a scientific or medical reason to this or if anyone else happens to have this occur to them?
2007-03-13 07:04:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
This is called Phosphene A sensation of light caused by excitation of the retina by mechanical or electrical means rather than by light, as when the eyeballs are pressed through closed lids.
The most common phosphenes are pressure phosphenes, caused by rubbing the closed eyes. The pressure mechanically stimulates the cells of the retina. Experiences include a darkening of the visual field that moves against the rubbing, a diffuse colored patch that also moves against the rubbing, a scintillating and ever-changing and deforming light grid with occasional dark spots (like a crumpling fly-spotted flyscreen), and a sparse field of intense blue points of light. Pressure phosphenes can persist briefly after the rubbing stops and the eyes are opened, allowing the phosphenes to be seen on the visual scene. Christopher Tyler (1978) has published some good drawings of pressure phosphenes.
Another common phosphene is “seeing stars,” from a sneeze, blow on the head or low blood pressure (such as on standing up too quickly or prior to fainting). It is possible these involve some mechanical stimulation of the retina, but they may also involve mechanical and metabolic stimulation of neurons of the visual cortex or of other parts of the visual system.
2007-03-13 07:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by Cesar G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont know, this does sound very creepy. And the dove fallling from the tree, looks like an omen or something. I know this sounds weird but maybe its the time of the year or something because i TOO HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING WEIRD (woops, lefts caps lock on haha) in my house but lately my sister keeps saying she hears a knock on her door every night about 9 o clock. She is usually in bed at this time so she just shouts 'Come in' but no one ever comes in.And then the other night, i was drying my hair in my moms room (it was about 10 and my sister had been asleep for at least an hour already), and i heard someone sneeze. I didnt take much notice of this but then i heard someone shouting my name, well it was kind of singing it. It sounded just like my sister so i shouted 'what?' but no one answered. I went out but there was no one there. I looked into my sisters room but she was asleep and the rest of my family were downstairs. I then went back to bed and i could of sworn i saw something aboutt the size of small child quickly shuffle under my bed. Then for a couple of minutes after, i kept hearing little noises like plastic bags rustling. I started crying because i was really scared and eventually fell asleep. But our house is new and we are the first people to have ever lived in it. Its so weird and creepy. Sorry it was long :)
2016-03-18 04:45:28 · answer #2 · answered by Gregory 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Anyone can get eye floaters. Indeed, some people are born with them, possibly as a result of a traumatic birth. Others have a condition wherein the vitreous humor (the jelly-like substance inside the eyeball) does not form correctly, and this will also cause eye floaters to be present at birth. However, eye floaters are more prevalent in people over the age of 45, and the chances of getting eye floaters increases with age. This is because the liquid inside the eyes starts to lose its shape and consistency, and it may even detach itself from its correct position. In addition, the protein in the vitreous humor may get damaged, and this will cause it to aggregate together and cause the appearance of floaters.
Regards
2014-09-15 13:29:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people at some point in there life get the same thing...I honestly couldn't tell you the cause of it though...most people it just randomly happens to....If this continues for long periods of time, or becomes extreemly botherson, you sould just go to an eye doctor and get checked out.
2007-03-13 07:09:12 · answer #4 · answered by MyDreams2Be 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be your eyes. I had that problem, but not so bad and my eye doc said if it gets worse and I see flashes of light then to come in immediatly because it could be a detatched retina. It's worth checking out.
2007-03-13 07:09:35 · answer #5 · answered by CHICK 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No isn't ghost or aliens. You eye has activated the cells for ligh. In 40 min your eye will see better in dark and when you close the eyes you won't see anymore lightes.
2007-03-13 07:12:12 · answer #6 · answered by Florin A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry too much. I used to see it too.But it usually was when I was really tired.It stopped when I told myself there was nothing there.I hope you get better.you can e-mail my sister jmnzbea@yahoo.com
or chocolatemine@yahoo.com.
2007-03-13 07:11:39 · answer #7 · answered by diane c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you live inside a cell phone tower? ;) Some forms of radiation (microwave, etc) can permeate your eyelids. Just a thought to help you feel at ease. :-/
2007-03-13 07:08:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's psychic energy get training.
2007-03-13 07:07:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They're coming for you. Don't sleep!
2007-03-13 07:07:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋