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When your eyes are closed, light can still pass through your eyelids and be detected by the photoreceptor cells in your eyes, allowing you to perceive the presence of light even with your eyes shut.

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Can you see anything with your eyes closed?

No, you cannot see anything with your eyes closed.


What does it mean if someone claims to be seeing light with their eyes closed?

If someone claims to be seeing light with their eyes closed, it could indicate that they are experiencing a phenomenon called phosphene. Phosphenes are the perception of light without actual light entering the eyes, often caused by pressure or stimulation on the eyes or visual system. It can also be a sign of certain medical conditions or hallucinations.


Why do you still see an object when it is moved?

You may be experiencing a 'ghost' image. Though it really isn't a ghost, it is just that your eyes are tired and you have stared at something for a while then looked away. Our eyes are always trying to adjust to color and intensity of light. For example, if you look at a bright, but safe, light source that is green for a short while, then close your eyes, you will see that image as red for a little while with your eyes closed.


Why do people instintively close their eyes in bright light?

To block the light out of their eyes, until they get accustomed to it. But, it isn't instinct to close your eyes in bright light. Muscles around the eye pull it closed to protect the inner areas of the eye.


Why do your eyes hurt when you wake up and see light?

When you wake up and see light, your eyes may hurt because they are adjusting to the sudden change in brightness. The pupils in your eyes need time to constrict and adjust to the light, which can cause discomfort or pain. This sensitivity to light is a normal reaction and usually subsides as your eyes adjust.

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If you could see inferred light could you see a glow from the back of your eyelids when you closed your eyes?

Yes, you would see a glow from the back of your eyelids when your eyes were closed.


When you are sleeping and light shines through the window can a person see the light with their eyes closed?

When you are awake with your eyes closed, you can tell when there is a light on or a light shining nearby. However, if you are unconscious or sleeping, the brain may not detect a light shining. During the REM period of sleep, for example, you would be dreaming and not using your eyes to see your surroundings.


Can you see anything with your eyes closed?

No, you cannot see anything with your eyes closed.


My Eyes Were Closed but now they see?

When your eyes were closed your eyes were shut. They now see because you have opened your eyes


Why you can see with open eyes and not closed eyes?

Well you do see when you close your eyes, just that your eyelids block near enough all the light so you cant see yet you can, if that makes sense...


Why do you see lights even if your eyes are closed?

Light still travels through our eyelids. They are somewhat transparent.


How do you dream in colour since your eyes are closed?

The color you see when your eyes are open are a function of your brain interpreting light rays. When you sleep your brain can play them back to you. You don't see dreams with your eyes, but in your mind.


Why your eyes get closed when beam of light come across to us?

Even though our eyes are covered with lamina, the retina is very sensitive, so as light passes the eyes, due to sensitiveness the eyes get closed.


What can you see with your eyes closed?

your eye being closed


Do iguana have 3 eyes?

yes this is true according to my book. but scientists believe it can only see light and dark, its like walking around with your eyes closed and come near a bright light. but the eye is nearly impossible to see from the outside.


Will you see a snake at a Mexican resort?

not if your eyes are closed


What would a kitten be able to see if both eyes were kept shut for two weeks?

If a kitten kept his eyes closed for two weeks, he would only be able to see light and dark. He would not be able to see anything else.