When a myope switches from eyeglasses to contact lenses, what is the visual effect observed?

When a myope, or a person with nearsightedness, switches from eyeglasses to contact lenses, the visual effect experienced is less minification and more magnification.

Myope individuals typically experience minification when wearing glasses because the lenses reduce the size of the image being focused on the retina. This is due to the distance of the spectacle lenses from the eye, which causes the images to appear smaller. Contact lenses, on the other hand, sit directly on the eye, allowing for a more natural and magnified view of the world. By reducing the distance between the lens and the eye, contact lenses significantly minimize the optical effects that cause this minification.

Additionally, contact lenses can provide a wider field of view and more comfortable peripheral vision compared to glasses, which can further enhance the magnified effect. Therefore, it is correct to state that the switch to contact lenses results in less minification and more magnification, leading to improved visual experience for myopes.