The Phantom Eye Syndrome

Phantom eye syndrome is a condition where individuals who have had one eye removed experience sensations or perceptions from the absent eye, similar to phantom limb sensations. These can include visual hallucinations, flickering lights, or feelings of movement, even though the eye is no longer there. The phenomenon occurs because the brain continuing to process visual signals and retains memories of normal vision, leading to these persistent sensations. It's a neuropsychological response rooted in the brain's adaptation to the loss, rather than an ongoing problem with the eye itself.