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-===Enhancement of vision===
+[[File:Lsdpatterns.png|thumb|500px|An example of visual patterning experienced on LSD]]
-The first category of visual effects that I will go into is the enhancement of vision that is consistently reported at the lowest levels of psychedelic hallucination. It can be generally defined as an overall increase in the level of visual input attributed to the external environment that a person experiences and is manifested in a couple of different ways…
+There are a variety of visual effects caused by hallucinogens, which have only recently started to be categorised and described. Many of these effects are traditionally thought of as being solely the result of [[Psychedelics|Psychedelic]] use, however as part of the larger group of hallucinogens, which also include [[Deliriants]] and [[Dissociatives]], the effects described occur as components of the 'Psychedelic Experience,' which may also be triggered by non-psychedelics.
+===Enhancement of Vision===
+Enhancement of vision is an effect most consistently reported form of psychedelic hallucination, occurring even at smaller doses and regardless of the manner of visual stimuli. It can be generally defined as an overall increase in the level of visual input attributed to the external environment a person experiences.
+====Increased Visual Acuity====
-====Increased visual acuity====
 Visual acuity is defined by the medical literature as acuteness or clearness of vision, which is dependent on the sharpness of the retinal focus within the eye and the sensitivity of the interpretative faculty of the brain.
-The lowest reported level of psychedelic hallucination is a sharp increase in visual acuity which can be described as a new found ability to comprehend the entire visual field at once, including the peripheral vision. Instead of just being able to perceive the small area that a persons eye is currently focused on, which is the case during sober living. This results in the level of visual detail attributed to external the environment heightening to the point where the edges of objects become extremely well defined. Making it appear as if all of the air has been pumped out of the room. Leaving the environment extremely well focused, clear and defined.
-====Enhancement of colour====
+The most commonly reported form of hallucination is a sharp increase in visual acuity which can be described as a new found ability to comprehend the entire visual field at once, including the peripheral vision. Instead of just being able to perceive the small area that a persons eye is currently focused on, which is the case normally. This results in the level of visual detail attributed to external the environment heightening to the point where the edges of objects become extremely well defined, sometimes making it appear as if all of the air has been pumped out of the room - leaving the environment extremely well-focused, clear and defined.
+====Enhancement of Colour====
 [[File:VIu6h.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
-Although this is one of the more basic visual effects, to be understood completely it needs to be experienced. During the onset of a trip almost all people notice that colours start to stand out more, becoming extremely bright and vivid. Reds will seem “Redder”, Greens will seem “Greener” and all colours will be become much more distinct, powerful and intense than they usually are.
+Although this is one of the more basic visual effects, to be understood completely it needs to be experienced. During the onset of a trip almost all people notice that colours start to stand out more, becoming extremely bright and vivid. Reds will seem “Redder”, Greens will seem “Greener” and all colours will be become much more distinct, powerful and intense than they would be normally. A consistent way to reproduce this effect is in a natural environment, including many different colours with great detail.
-A consistent way to reproduce this visual is to be outside in nature.
+====Enhanced Pattern Recognition====
+[[File:UKSdk.jpg|200px|thumb|left]]
+Pattern recognition does not outright change the appearance of the external environment, but is rather an effect of the level of detail is being seen in it. During even a mild trip it is common for people to suddenly notice patterns and textures that they may have never previously appreciated or paid any attention to previously. For example when looking at a carpet, a pavement or tree bark the complexity and beauty of the texture suddenly becomes obvious.
-====Enhanced pattern recognition====
+A person’s sense of Pareidolia is also increased many times over - this is the brains ability to recognise significant imagery (usually faces) in almost any vague stimuli. Common examples of this in day to day sober life include spotting faces in everyday objects and viewing clouds as fantastical objects. This is an innate ability of pattern recognition for human beings that is increased dramatically during a psychedelic experience. For example, every single leaf on a tree may look like many tiny green faces, scenery may look remarkably like people or objects and clouds might appear to be easily recognizable as fantastical objects.
-[[File:UKSdk.jpg|200px|thumb|left]] This is an interesting visual effect as it does necessarily change the appearance of the external environment but rather the level of detail in which it is experienced in. During even a mild trip it is common for people to suddenly notice patterns and textures that they may have never previously appreciated or paid any attention to before. For example when looking at a carpet, a pavement or tree bark the complexity and beauty of the texture suddenly becomes obvious.
-A person’s sense of Pareidolia is also increased many times over, this is the brains ability to recognize significant imagery (usually faces) in almost any vague stimuli. Common examples of this in day to day sober life include spotting faces in everyday objects and viewing clouds as fantastical objects. This is an innate ability of pattern recognition for human beings that is increased dramatically during a psychedelic experience. For example every single leaf on a tree might look like many tiny green faces, scenery may look remarkably like people or objects and clouds might appear to be easily recognizable as fantastical objects. Without any visual changes actually taking place.
 ===Distortions===
-The second category of visual effects that I am going to describe is called a  distortion. They can be generally described as open eye alterations and changes in perception attributed to the external environment. They are always obviously grounded in reality and gradually increase as a person stares but are completely non permanent, meaning that they reset to normal levels once a person double takes on the hallucination. Distortions are manifested in a wide variety of ways…
+Distortions are generally described as open eye alterations and changes in perception attributed to the external environment. They are always obviously grounded in reality and gradually increase as a person stares but are completely non permanent, meaning that they reset to normal once a person "double takes."
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