Does the flash of a camera affect the brain/eye's perception of color?

Subject: Does the flash of a camera affect the brain/eye's perception of color?

Date: Sun Dec 12 01:03:16 1999
Posted by Carol
Grade level: 10-12 School: St.Mary's High School
City: Calgary State/Province: Alberta Country: Canada
Area of science: Neuroscience
ID: 944982196.Ns

Message:


Often when a person looks into bright light momentarily, they may end up 
seeing colored spots when they look away.  Does this affect how the brain 
interprets color?  Even if it is very brief?

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