noun
- visual sensations that persist after the original stimulus has been removed, typically appearing as colored shapes or patterns
Usage: psychology; vision science
Examples
- After staring at the bright light, she saw green afterimages when she closed her eyes.
- The camera flash left purple afterimages dancing across his vision.
- Afterimages are caused by the temporary overstimulation of photoreceptors in the retina.
- She blinked repeatedly, trying to clear the afterimages from her sight.
- The scientist studied how afterimages form and fade over time.
- Bright red objects often produce green afterimages due to color opponent processing.