Why do I see lightning bolts in my eyes?
Why do I see lightning bolts in my eyes? As we age, the vitreous gel starts to shrink and condense and pull away from the retina. The pulling on the retina sends a signal to the brain that we interpret as a flash of light. It can look like a lightning bolt, or “seeing stars,” but only for an instant.
Why do I see a flash of light when I blink?
When the vitreous gel inside your eye rubs or pulls on the retina, you may see what looks like flashing lights or lightening streaks. You may have experienced this sensation if you have ever been hit in the eye and see “stars.”
Why do I see stars?
The part of your eyeball directly in front of the retina contains vitreous, a gel-like substance that helps your eye keep its shape. There are also tiny, very thin fibers in the vitreous. When these fibers pull on your retina or the gel rubs against your retina, you may see stars.
Why do I see light when I close my eyes in a dark room?
As one grows older, the vitreous humor that fills the center cavity of the eye becomes more liquid and begins to shrink. This causes the vitreous to pull away from retina creating occasional bright bursts of light or flashes that are seen when the eyes are closed.
