Näkökuoresta

Näkökuoresta, also known as the visual cortex, is a part of the brain located in the occipital lobe at the back of the head. It is the primary area responsible for processing visual information received from the eyes. This complex network of neurons plays a crucial role in our ability to see, interpret, and understand the world around us.

The visual cortex receives input from the retina, where light is converted into electrical signals. These signals travel along the optic nerve to the thalamus and then to the primary visual cortex (V1). From V1, information is processed and sent to other areas of the visual cortex, such as V2, V3, V4, and V5, each specializing in different aspects of visual perception. For example, V4 is involved in color processing, while V5 is associated with motion detection.

Damage to the visual cortex can result in various visual impairments, ranging from partial blindness (hemianopsia) to complete blindness (cortical blindness). Conditions like visual agnosia, where individuals can see but cannot recognize objects, can also stem from damage to specific areas within the visual cortex. Research into the visual cortex continues to deepen our understanding of how the brain constructs our visual reality and how to address visual processing disorders.