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There are some articles and ”quick tests“ that ask you to close your eyes, which can be quite confusing. Some people find it easier to visualise with their eyes open, others with their eyes closed.

Additionally, aphantasia often is represented by a black image, which also is misleading. Some people think they have aphantasia because they see black or Eigengrau behind their eyelids.

But aphantasia has nothing to do with physical seeing with your eyes.