eye-movement phosphene — see flick phosphene … Dictionary of Hallucinations
phosphene — Also known as unstructured photopsia. The term phosphene comes from the Greek words phos (light) and phainein (to shine). It is used to denote a transient flash or spark of light, commonly referred to as seeing stars . Phosphenes are * visual… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
flick phosphene — Also known as eye movement phosphene. The term flick phosphene was introduced in or shortly before 1957 by the American ophthalmologist Bernard R. Nebel, who had observed the concomitant phenomenon in himself. The term is used to denote a type … Dictionary of Hallucinations
convergence phosphene — A term used to denote a *phosphene (i.e. seeing stars ) arising physiologically in association with convergence of the eyes. In 1978 the American neuroscientist Christopher W. Tyler proposed a distinction between two types of convergence… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
sound phosphene — A term used to denote a type of synaesthesia characterized by a transient flash or spark of light (i.e. a *phosphene) which is triggered by a sudden sound. Sound phosphenes are typically perceived in a dark environment. A special variant is… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
fosfeno de movimiento — Eng. Movement phosphene Sensación de flashes (destellos de luz) resultado del desplazamiento del cuerpo vítreo o la retina … Diccionario de oftalmología
Francis Lefebure — Dr. Francis Lefebure (September 17, 1916 – March 19, 1988) was a French physician, known for his study of phosphenes.Early lifeLefebure was born in Paris, France. His mother, Claire de Saint Rémy, was a famous painter and poet. His father, a… … Wikipedia
Floater — For other uses, see Floater (disambiguation). Floater Classification and external resources Simulated image of floaters against a blue sky ICD 10 H … Wikipedia
sensory reception, human — Introduction means by which humans react to changes in external and internal environments. Ancient philosophers called the human senses “the windows of the soul,” and Aristotle described at least five senses sight, hearing, smell, taste, and… … Universalium
Our Lady of Fátima — For other uses, see Fatima (disambiguation). Our Lady of Fátima Location Fátima, Portugal Date 13 May 13 October 1917 … Wikipedia
