Why do we see stars when we rub our eyes?

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Why do we see stars when we rub our eyes?

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It’s because when we vigorously rub our eyes, we put pressure on our optical nerve pack on the back of our eyeball. The pressure translates into electrical signals that your brain translates to those funny little “stars” and other bright flashy light sensations.