Why am I seeing images when I close my eyes?

Phosphenes are the moving visual sensations of stars and patterns we see when we close our eyes. These are thought to be caused by electrical charges the retina produces in its resting state. Phosphenes can also be caused by mechanical stimulation of the retina through applied pressure or tension.

Why do I see a kaleidoscope when I close my eyes?

The most common cause of kaleidoscopic vision is a visual migraine. This may also be called an ocular or ophthalmic migraine. The technical term for it is scintillating scotoma. It most often occurs in both eyes.

What are you seeing when you close your eyes?

These phenomena visible to the closed eye might include white blood cells within the capillaries around the part of the retina called the fovea, which pulsate with one’s heartbeat; white dots with tails; floaters and vertical or horizontal lines.

Can you see floaters when your eyes are closed?

Light flashes seem to occur in the side of the field of vision and can be seen even when the eyes are closed. Some of the same conditions that cause floaters also cause light flashes. These include the vitreous tugging on the retina or buildup of scar tissue in the eye.

What is the cause of closed-eye visual hallucinations?

Closed-eye hallucinations are related to a scientific process called phosphenes. These occur as a result of the constant activity between neurons in the brain and your vision. Even when your eyes are closed, you can experience phosphenes. At rest, your retina still continues to produce these electrical charges.

Can eye problems cause hallucinations?

Visual loss (worse than 20/60 in both eyes) is a common cause of hallucinations, too. However, research suggests that it is more likely to appear if you have visual acuity between 20/120 and 20/400. About one in 10 people with vision problems has hallucinations.

What does visual experience with closed eyes mean?

Closed-eye hallucinations and closed-eye visualizations (CEV) are a distinct class of hallucination (technically a pseudohallucination since there is generally awareness that the perceived experience is not real). These types of hallucinations generally only occur when one’s eyes are closed or when one is in a darkened room. They can be a form of phosphene.