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When i close my eyes in the dark, i've noticed that i don't see absolute blackness. i see flickers of light and "noise". what is that? is it normal?
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Normal: Our environments are not totally dark. There is also a thought that what you see may be small floaters.
Answered 5/7/2016
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It is normal: Your retina is active, even in the dark.
Answered 12/7/2012
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