Why Do I See Flashes of Light When I’m Trying to Sleep?
You turn off the lights. Close your eyes. Try to relax. And then… you notice something. A quick flash. A flicker. Maybe a brief light that doesn’t seem to come from anywhere. It can feel strange. Even a little worrying the first time it happens. But this is something many people experience at night, especially when they’re trying to fall asleep. --- What This Feels Like Brief flashes or flickers of light with eyes closed Sometimes like a quick spark or glow Can appear randomly when lying still More noticeable in a dark room Usually lasts only a moment --- A Simple Explanation When you’re falling asleep, your brain is shifting between states. It’s not fully awake, but not fully asleep either. During that transition, your brain can still produce visual activity—even without external light. So what you’re seeing isn’t coming from your eyes in the usual way. It’s more like your brain briefly generating its own signals as it powers down. --- Poss...