Dictionary of Hallucinations

KINETOPSIA

The term kinetopsia comes from the Greek wordskinesis(movement) andopsis(seeing). It is used to denote a visually perceived illusory movement. The term is used in opposition to *akinetopsia. Both phenomena are classified as * metamorphopsias.
References
Ey, H. (1973).Traité des hallucinations. Tome 1. Paris: Masson et Cie., Éditeurs.