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The eyes are the doors to the soul...but what types of eye or vision problems to people typically experience? Basic eye anatomy and info on eye problems here....

Q: clear images with eyes closed

asked by: Bogdan on January 16th, 2009

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Hello people of ehealth forum

This is kind of a last resort before going to a real doctor. I'll try to explain as thorough as possible.
It first started about 2-3 years ago. When I was falling asleep I could see real clear images in front of my eyes, these were so clear I could not tell the difference if my eyes were open or not. When I then accidentally opened my eyes I was really startled because I already thought they were open. I thought this was because I was between awake and dream and everybody had these, but things have changed. Now sometimes when I close my eyes in the day I can see memories and things I think about very clearly in a visual way, they really are in front of my eyes, but then I doubt myself if my eyes are open or not and when I then open them I get startled again (I don't know another word for startled because english is not my native language, but it is very intense, my heartrate increases really fast and I get alot of adrenaline). These changes have been occuring only recently (last 6 months) and have been increasing. They are starting to interfere with my abilities to drive a car and hold my concentration, so a real solution has to be found soon for me. I don't know if this could really be a serious issue or even if it is a mental issue or something on my visual cortex... I just hope someone here can give me some insight in this condition.

Maybe some usefull information:
- I have taken psycedelic drugs but always responsably and with a period of 6 months between them.
- I am 23 years old, the condition started about when I was 19 and has increased alot the last 6 months
- There is no history of mental illness in my family whatsoever
- My physical condition is excellent and do not feel more unhappy or anything

Replies(3)

janjb

replied on August 9th, 2009

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seeing images

I have a similar less vivid experience that I began to notice in young adulthood. I think what you are experiencing is a type of "lucid dreaming". There are other times when I see images: For instance, when I work in my garden, even for a little while now, I see plant images when I blink my eyes. I think it is really lovely. I also see fish afterwards when I go snorkeling. I can always tell that these things are real, but they are a delight to me and I suspect that this is some form of learning or learning style that I would have been encouraged to cultivate in a more primitive culture.

uglyjoe

replied on November 10th, 2009

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My opinion is that too many people are worried about this. It is a gift. Plain and simple. I too have had this all my life. My inner realm is especially alive with rapid moving imagery after a long creative session involving music or art. I am convinced that these visuals and visions are the fabric of our soul. This is the stuff of enlightenment. There is no need for concern or to "figure this out", it is well beyond what the rational mind could ever contain. Widen yourself out and use this experience to awaken into your self. Become the "ten thousand visions" of Buddha's enlightenment under the Bodhi tree of your soul.

KevinT

replied on November 27th, 2009

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I have also had this happen to me, it started when i was 16 and every time i closed my eyes it would go into what i can only describe as a black and white film. It was so clear that i could even tell if people had earrings in or not. I could not control where i looking and it did seem that i was looking through someone's eyes. This idea changed however when i built up the courage to try and ' see' what i was seeing. I found i was in a place where i wasn't welcome and although i could not hear what people were saying they were mouthing things to me and making gestures that mad e me feel i was somewhere i wasn't meant to be. I am 32 years old now and still see these things, it doesn't interfere with my life and this is the 1 of the first times i've been able to share my story. Thankyou

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