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retinal light

retinal light Retinal light is a historical term for the dim, misty grey areas that may appear in vision when the eyes are at rest and no after-image is present.

Retinal light is a historical term for the dim, misty grey areas that may appear in vision when the eyes are at rest and no after-image is present. In the source, it is discussed in relation to older explanations of after-images.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Idio-retinal Light” (Idio-retinal).
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