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

In my personal experience following a blow to the head it was a case of retina issues. Turns out my retinas were detaching and I required laser eye surgery.

But the blow I received to my head was monumental