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What phenomenon would cause you to see flashes of light after being hit in the head with a ball?

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Step-by-step explanation:When you have photopsia, something other than visible light stimulates the retina. These artificial flashes of light are known as phosphenes. The most common cause of phosphenes is pressure on the eye. This can include rubbing the eyes, sneezing, or a blow to the head

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