Do we see a blurred trail when moving our hands in front of the eyes?

[hei213]

I have always saw a trail of motion when I waved my hands in front of my eyes (and looking far away). The motion doesn't have to be fast and I see a trail that vanishes quickly.
I wonder if this is unique to me or does everyone experience this?

[JohnHaganMD]

Have an eye exam by an Eye MD ophthalmologist. Unless something else develops after the exam don't worry. It has been discussed here many times called palinopsia  . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palinopsia

[hei213]

Thank you for the answer. I read the articles and it might be the illusory kind. (I reguralry have comprehensive eye exams, no issues there).
Note when e.g. throwing an object or seeing a car moving this isn't a problem. It for no apparent reason happens only when something moves close to my eye when looking far away. In these cases I see a blur for a very brief period of time then all good. Is it possible in this case the motion blur is normal and I overthink this?

[JohnHaganMD]

You first have to have a normal eye exam by an Eye MD ophthalmologist that you tell about this symptom. If exam is OK and nothing changes don't overthink.