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by mellowfellow on January 5th, 2009

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Sometimes when i sneeze, caugh, or blow my nose really hard i see dots flying all over the place. What are they? What makes them appear?

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  • by Steve on January 5th, 2009

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    It's a reaction to the built-up pressure inside your eye when you sneeze. Should be similar if you squeeze your eyes shut and then open them, especially at night.

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    • interesting, i always wondered that. thanks :)

      mellowfellow

      by mellowfellow on January 5th, 2009

    • I found more information on it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphenes

      If they only happen when you sneeze, rub your eyes, etc, they're normal. If you see lots of flashes for no reason then it could be a loose part of your retina and you should see an eye doctor.

      Steve

      by Steve on January 5th, 2009

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