What is happening when you “see stars” for a moment after you take a big stretch, stand up too fast or take a blow to the head etc?? ….

Question

I’m taking about the bright dots which appear that seem to zip around in your sight for five seconds or so, usually after one of the above…..?

In: Biology

Answer 1

I call those sparkles. Always wondered what they were, I get them if I cough too hard. Glad to know I’m not the only one since my doctor didn’t understand me lol