Dictionary of Hallucinations

ORIGINAL AFTERIMAGE

original afterimage: translation

A term used to denote anafterimagethat is seen in complete darkness, after exposure of the eye to a primary stimulus. The original afterimage is usually classified as a "physiological illusion.
References
Brown, J.L. (1965).Afterimages.In: Vision and visual perception. Edited by Graham, C.H. New York, NY: Wiley.