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No, you cannot see anything without light. Vision is the result of light entering the eye and being detected by specialized cells called photoreceptors in the retina, which is located at the back of the eye. When light enters the eye, it stimulates these photoreceptor cells, which then send electrical signals to the brain via the optic nerve.

In dark conditions, when there is a lack of light, the photoreceptor cells in the eye do not receive any stimulation. As a result, they do not send signals to the brain, and you experience darkness or the absence of visual perception.

While there are certain phenomena like phosphene, where you may perceive flashes of light or patterns in the absence of external light stimulation, these are not actual images of the external world. Phosphenes can be induced by mechanical pressure on the eye or electrical stimulation of the visual system, but they do not provide visual information about the surroundings.

In summary, light is necessary for vision, and without it, you will not be able to see anything, regardless of whether your eyes are open or closed.

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