Why We See Stars: The Brain's Trick

Why do we see stars when we bump ourselves? Have you experienced this?

You bump something, see little flashes of light. It sounds magical, but it’s quite

simple: your brain and eyes work together. To process light. When you bump

yourself, the optic nerve is briefly stimulated. The brain interprets this as light

signals, even if no actual light is present. That’s why you

see those little sparks or stars. Your brain is playing a trick. It reacts to

sudden pressure like a flash. This happens with light pressure on closed eyes – but

don’t press too hard! So every time you see stars, it’s really just