What are the different types of phosphenes that are not used for practicing Phosphenism?
Pathological phosphenes. Phosphenes produced by an illness. Same for “acouphenes” (tinnitus).. We do not use pathological phosphenes or “acouphenes” (tinnitus).. They cannot be used for practicing and require medical treatment. Phosphenes produced by hallucinogenics. Hallucinogenic substances create phosphenes that take the shape of associated hallucinations, and in some cases, a temporary feeling of well-being. Nevertheless, hallucinogenics also produce organic or brain injuries. The effects are diametrically opposed to the effects of Phosphenic Mixing though there is a parallel between the two processes. Persons suffering from drug addiction who start practicing Phosphenism regularly, end up giving up their dependency on drugs, as Phosphenism strengthens the psychological structures of the individual. Phosphenes by compression. It is possible to produce phosphenes by compressing the eyes with the fingers. This technique is used a lot by yogis, but in time, it can produce a displaceme
