Hello,
The cones in your eyes, those cells responsible for color perception are programmed for red, green, and blue electromagnetic waves. Staring at a strong color for a long period of time and then closing your eyes causes the opposite color to linger on your eyes. (red-green, blue-yellow, green red, yellow-blue). It's known as the opponent process.This is absolutely normal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opponent_process
This green color swirls if associated with floaters needs evaluation by an Opthalmologist.It can be due to shrinkage of the jelly(vitreous) that fills the back two-thirds of the eye which can cause vitreous detachment. A thorough evaluation by your family optometrist including a dilated examination is suggested.
Hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing.
I have seen green halos before due to digoxin toxicity....You don't happen to be on that drug are you? I remember it was awful....Regardless, if you keep seeing green, please see someone about it. Sunny
Hello. I haven't been on medhelp in months. Thank you for your comments. I just had a basic eye exam. I had forgotten about that period where I was experiencing the swirls of green. Still, the Dr. did not mention seeing anything abnormal.
Christy
I would have to say I think it's pretty normal to see colors when yuo close your eyes and if you stare at certain things especially light for a min or two. It happens to everyone. The same type of effect after the flash of a camera.
Very interesting. Years ago, a blond (why is it always a blond?) convinced me to try her special healing tea, which contained foxglove, which is the source of digitalis. And I saw swirls of green when I closed my eyes. Have you heard about the blond who called up American Airlines and asked: "How long does it take to fly from New York to California?" The operater answered: "Just a minute."
The blond said "Thank you," and hung up.