Magnetophosphes

Under Magnetophosphenen be in the presence of magnetic alternating fields from 2 m T visual sensations understood that manifest themselves as flashes of light or colored surfaces are similar to the eyes flicker and also occur with closed eyes. It is believed that the sensory impressions arise from induced electrical currents in the retina of the eye or in the optic nerve .

See also: phosphene , electrophosphene , magnetic field , transcranial magnetic stimulation

Web links

• Biological effects of low-frequency alternating magnetic fields ( Memento from September 27, 2007 in the Internet Archive )