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Curious Kids: why do we see different colours when we close our eyes? – The Conversation AU
It’s a sensation of light that isn’t caused by real light. And don’t worry, it’s totally normal.
Why do we see different colours when we close our eyes? Anais, aged 7
Hi Anais, thanks for your great question!
The first thing to say is that seeing colours when we close our eyes is totally normal. It doesnt mean theres a problem with your eyes (unless what you see changes drastically, but well talk about that later).
There are a few different situations that can cause you to see colours with your eyes closed. The first one is if you shut your eyes in the daytime, in a bright room or outside….
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