Phosphene [fos-feen]
n. Physiology
A luminous image produced by mechanical stimulation of the retina, as by pressure applied to the eyeball by the hand or finger when the lid is closed.

Basically, phosphenes are the sparks of light you see after rubbing your eyes.

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