
Magnification (also known as macropsia or megalopsia ) is defined as the experience of distant details within one's visual field appearing closer and more "zoomed in" than they actually are due to both visual enhancements and hallucinatory effects. There is also a significant amount of visual drifting present within the animation. Magnification by StingrayZ - This is an animated example of the common psychedelic visual effect known as magnification.

However, it can also occur to a lesser extent under the influence of certain stimulants and dissociatives such as MDMA, ketamine, or 3-MeO-PCP. It is most commonly induced under the influence of mild dosages of psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline. Ĭolor enhancement is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as visual acuity enhancement and pattern recognition enhancement. At higher levels, this effect can sometimes result in seeing colors which are perceived as surreal or seemingly impossible. During this experience, reds may seem “redder”, greens may seem “greener", and all colors will likely appear much more distinct, complex, and visually intense than they comparatively would be during everyday sober living. This page lists and describes the various visual effects which can occur under the influence of certain psychoactive compounds.Ĭolor enhancement is defined as an intensification of the brightness and vividness of colors in the external environment. Visual amplifications are defined as any subjective effect which improves one's ability to perceive the external environment through their sense of sight.

5.1.1 Debate over the existence of autonomous entities.

