They're sort of little flashy lines. It only lasts for maybe 30 seconds and happens only rarely.
2007-06-06 15:04:14 · 8 answers · asked by Diff 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Coughing increases intra orticular pressure temporarily. The homogenous vitreous humor is disturbesd and miniscule bubbles called "muscae volitantes" are formed. Light refracted through them gives dashes like that.
2007-06-06 22:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's most likely because when you cough you are squinting your eyes really hard which pushes on your eyes. To make a long story short the physical pressure on your eyes triggers the activation of photoreceptors in your eye that is perceived as light. Hope that makes sense!
2007-06-06 23:18:19 · answer #2 · answered by Ryants 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If there's a visual floaters, maybe you have a Retinal detatchment. You should seek consultation, you might need scleral buckling or something..
I hope I didn't scare you off. It's just based on the nursing books I've read.
2007-06-06 22:09:32 · answer #3 · answered by miss_dibly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you coughed you shook up everything so it takes a few minties for everything to clam down.
2007-06-06 22:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by rani 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When coughin you lose O2 and this causes the lights!
2007-06-06 22:23:45 · answer #5 · answered by Ivan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insanity? JK JK JK JK sorry i was mean i really dont know ask a doctor
2007-06-06 22:11:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are fairies :O
i see them too, sometimes
once i even almost caught one!
2007-06-06 22:26:24 · answer #7 · answered by Frank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
headrush?
2007-06-06 22:07:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋