Phosphenes

A subjective visual sensation with the eyes closed and in the absence of light. Phosphenes can be spontaneous, or induced by chemical, electrical, or mechanical (pressure) stimuli which cause the visual field to light up without optical inputs.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): F02.830.816.964.500, G11.561.790.964.500, G14.935.500

MeSH Unique ID: D010719

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• Phosphene

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Psychological Phenomena
Psychophysiology
Sensation
Vision, Ocular
Phosphenes

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena
Nervous System Physiological Phenomena
Sensation
Vision, Ocular
Phosphenes

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Ocular Physiological Phenomena
Vision, Ocular
Phosphenes