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Phosphene

/ˈfɒs.fiːn/noun
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A phosphene is a visual sensation of light or color that appears without external light source, often triggered by mechanical pressure on the eye or electrical stimulation of the visual cortex. This phenomenon offers intriguing insights into how our brain processes vision, from everyday eye-rubbing experiences to advanced applications in neurology and virtual reality simulations.

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