Friday, August 16, 2024

Word of the Day: Phosphene

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Friday, August 16, 2024
Phosphene
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noun 1. A ring or spot of light produced by pressure on the eyeball or direct stimulation of the visual system other than by light.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "Holly rubbed her eyes when she woke up, which caused phosphenes to form."
Play Button "The doctor assured her that phosphenes were perfectly normal to see when her eyes were closed."
Play Button "After he sneezed several times, floating phosphenes appeared behind his eyelids."
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French, mid-19th century
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Here's a term to ask your optometrist about: Phosphenes are the shapes and spots of light seen when the eyes are closed...
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