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Fact of the Day: Did you know what the flashes of light when you rub your eyes are called? – 23 November 2023
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Did you know about flashes of light when you rub your eyes?
The flashes of light when you rub your eyes are called phosphenes. This phenomenon allows you to see light without any actual light source present. This occurs due to many possible sources like magnetic stimulation or random firing of cells in the visual system.
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