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Why do i see a yellow ring while eyes are closed when you rub your eyes?

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There is an increase: in intraocular pressure when compressing the eye. This in turn can activate your photoreceptors (rods/cones) in the retina due to the vitreous gel, that fills the posterior (back) portion of the eye, shifting and inducing traction on the retina. It is not advisable to rub your eyes that hard.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 1/15/2016

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