REASONS WHY YOU SEE STARS WHEN YOU PRESS YOUR EYES HARD

There was a time I was pressing my eyes because I was tired. And I saw stars. Like real stars shining. I quickly removed my hand because I thought something was wrong with my eyes.

I was not dreaming. It has a name...... Phosphene.

Why does it happen? Inside your eye, there is a light sensor called retina..... Its work is to see light and send message to your brain..... But it does not know the difference between real light and pressure.

When you press your eye hard, you put pressure on that retina. The retina thinks "oh, light!" and sends light signal to your brain. Your brain thinks you are seeing light, even though your eyes are closed......That fake light is what you see as stars, colours, or patterns.

That is why you see stars when you press your eyes. It is not spirit. It is your retina being confused.

Your eyes can even see phosphene without pressing. When you sneeze hard, stand up fast, or enter dark room — you may see small lights. It is same reason. Pressure or lack of blood briefly disturbs retina.

It is normal if it happens once in a while when you press your eyes....... But if you see stars always without pressing, with headache or blurry vision, go to hospital. It can mean eye problem or migraine.

Your eye is like a touch screen. Press it, it shows light. Even with eyes closed.

Have you ever seen those stars when you press your eyes?

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