94
/ 100
True
The text states that the flashes of colored light seen when rubbing eyes are called 'phosphenes.'
Infact verdict: True (94/100).
The claim that the flashes of colored light seen when rubbing eyes are called 'phosphenes' is supported by multiple reliable sources. According to the evidence, phosphenes are indeed the visual phenomena experienced when mechanical pressure is applied to the eyes, such as rubbing. This is corroborated by sources like Wikipedia and the Duke Department of Ophthalmology, which explain that phosphenes are caused by the stimulation of the retina's cells. Therefore, the claim is factual and well-supported by authoritative sources.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
94
True
Science
The flashes of colored light you see when you rub your eyes are called 'phosphenes.'
The claim is supported by multiple reliable sources, including Wikipedia and the Duke Department of Ophthalmology, which confirm that phosphenes are the visual phenomena experienced when mechanical pressure is applied to the eyes.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
94
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm the claim, including Wikipedia and Duke Department of Ophthalmology.
