When intoxicated and in a pitch black room, why do you get the spins when your eyes are closed, but not when open?

Question

I’m pretty shitfaced right now and the room is pitch black and staring off into the distance I’m fine, but when I close my eyes I get the spins.

What’s the difference?

In: Biology

Answer 1

I don’t know but that’s when you know you’ve had too much to drink. Stay alive, don’t drive!