Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Do blind people just "see" darkness in their dreams? Or something else?
Studies now show that the parts of the brain responsible for vision are active as blind people dream, even if they’ve been blind since birth.
In this video, we'll break down:
- Different types of blindness
- What those different types see both as they're awake or dreaming
- Why blind people have up to 4X more nightmares than sighted people
If you have any questions or suggestions for another eye-related topic you'd like me to make a video about, please leave a comment!
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My related videos:
- What Color Blindness Looks Like: youtube.com/watch?v=BcvFl-oxfpg
- 6 Amazing Facts About Eyes: youtu.be/mpoXUJuSqpc?si=Qb-ciPDt8E5X9_Ta
- Stop Being Blinded by Headlights at Night!: youtube.com/watch?v=ZybMMzPj5Bs
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SOURCES:
- 2021 paper by M Andrade for Sleep Science titled "Do congenitally blind people have visual dreams?": pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8340899
- 2003 paper by F Lopes da Silva for Trends in Cognitive Sciences titled "Visual dreams in the congenitally blind?": cell.com/ajhg/abstract/S1364-6613(03)00155-4
- 2020 article by C Baird for Surprising Science with Surprising Answers titled "Do blind people dream in visual images?"
- 2019 article by E Luo for Healthline titled "Yes, Blind People Dream, Too":
- National Eye Institute, NIH's YouTube videos simulating what diabetic retinopathy and cataracts would "look" like
- BRIGHTSIDE's YouTube video titled "What Happens Inside Your Eyes - 3D Animation"
All of the background songs are instrumental versions of songs from Connor Price. Thank you for making all of your music freely available!
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** Disclaimer: The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own optometrist/ophthalmologist/health care provider. **
Do blind people just "see" darkness in their dreams? Or something else?
Studies now show that the parts of the brain responsible for vision are active as blind people dream, even if they’ve been blind since birth.
In this video, we'll break down:
- Different types of blindness
- What those different types see both as they're awake or dreaming
- Why blind people have up to 4X more nightmares than sighted people
If you have any questions or suggestions for another eye-related topic you'd like me to make a video about, please leave a comment!
____________________________________________________________
My related videos:
- What Color Blindness Looks Like: youtube.com/watch?v=BcvFl-oxfpg
- 6 Amazing Facts About Eyes: youtu.be/mpoXUJuSqpc?si=Qb-ciPDt8E5X9_Ta
- Stop Being Blinded by Headlights at Night!: youtube.com/watch?v=ZybMMzPj5Bs
______________________________________________________________
SOURCES:
- 2021 paper by M Andrade for Sleep Science titled "Do congenitally blind people have visual dreams?": pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8340899
- 2003 paper by F Lopes da Silva for Trends in Cognitive Sciences titled "Visual dreams in the congenitally blind?": cell.com/ajhg/abstract/S1364-6613(03)00155-4
- 2020 article by C Baird for Surprising Science with Surprising Answers titled "Do blind people dream in visual images?"
- 2019 article by E Luo for Healthline titled "Yes, Blind People Dream, Too":
- National Eye Institute, NIH's YouTube videos simulating what diabetic retinopathy and cataracts would "look" like
- BRIGHTSIDE's YouTube video titled "What Happens Inside Your Eyes - 3D Animation"
All of the background songs are instrumental versions of songs from Connor Price. Thank you for making all of your music freely available!
_______________________________________________________________
My kid's book: "Larry Laser Finds His Spark"
Follow Larry Laser on his journey to discover all the amazing things lasers are used for. From laser welding, to eye surgery, to high-speed internet, Larry learns about how he can change the world with the help of Lexi Lens.
BUY NOW: amzn.to/3Y8R3Yu
______________________________________________________________
Here at Vision Vibes, I dive into eye-related topics ranging from astigmatism, to laser eye surgery, to the biology of your eyes. Visual, laser demos make abstract concepts much clearer and easier to understand, showing exactly how light is being focused by your eyes and corrective eyewear/contacts.
______________________________________________________________
📢 Stay Connected!
Instagram: instagram.com/visionvibescory
TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionvibescory
SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/user/UCDY3vVVfH-s6WgOFD0EFMBg?sub_confirmation=1
#blind #neuroscience #optometry #science #vision #ophthalmology #stem
** Disclaimer: The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own optometrist/ophthalmologist/health care provider. **
