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2. When I was young, I would rub my eyes and see the most amazing internal kaleidoscopic light show.

Reply to ihaveaquestion (Original post)

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 11:29 AM

Feb 14

It looked like endless flickers, sparks, and complex geometrical shapes.

It would happen now if I rubbed them. But, as an old man, I know not to do this.

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Do you see THIS when you close your eyes?! (Visual Snow Syndrome) [View all] ihaveaquestion Feb 14 OP

I don't see total black. sinkingfeeling Feb 14 #1

When I was young, I would rub my eyes and see the most amazing internal kaleidoscopic light show. Intractable Feb 14 #2