A member asked:

Need doctor's help! what do you call the colours you see when you rub your eyes?

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Dr. Brendan Rice answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pressure Phosphenes: These are called "pressure phosphenes, " which are caused by stimulating the cells of the retina due to the pressure of rubbing the eyes. Hope that helps!

Answered 4/25/2014

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