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Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
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ELI5: What causes the temporary burn mark left in the eye after looking at a bright light?
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Cells in your eye are responsible for reporting light to the brain through changes in pigment. If they receive too much light, they use up all the pigment and need a moment to reset to their natural state. During that time period, they report inaccurate information.