Something Wrong With My Eyes. PLEASE READ?

Question

I was at the Bodies Museum 2nite. It was one of those museums that were very dark but it had VERY bright lights shining on the exhibits. And I was looking at an exhibit for a pretty long time & when I turned around from the exhibit i couldnt see. Everything went black. It took about one or two minutes for me to get my sight back. I got really scared and I couldnt walk so I sat on the floor. I dont know whats wrong.

I dont wear glasses or contacts. Ive gotten my eyes checked many times and my eyes have been fine. But i seriously seen absolutly nothing for a minute or two.

Anyone have an idea on whats wrong?

Or what I should do?

[btw it was a scary expierience]

Answer 1

If there were a lot of bright lights, then  your photoreceptors could have gotten overloaded.  When you turned around to look into a dark space, the eyes couldn't adapt quickly and the photoreceptors had to recover from so much light.  If it was an isolated incident, I wouldn't worry about it.  If you have other episodes of vision loss, especially in different scenarios...see a doctor.

see:  http://www.yorku.ca/eye/darkadap.htm

Answer 2

internal blindness to me

nothing major at all, just your brain signals were a bit slow to adapt to the change of scene dont worry it is fine, just make sure you dont stare too long, it shoudn't happen again. Hope i helped!

Answer 3

this is common.for example:if u see the sunlight for sometime and then when u look at any other things means u cannot get a clear vision for 1 or 2 minute.after that u return back to normal.this is due to light rays.so don't worry.

                 if it happens always to u .go and consult a doctor.

take care.