Definition
The visual cortex is the region of the cerebral cortex primarily responsible for processing visual information. Located in the occipital lobe at the back of the brain, it receives signals from the eyes via the optic nerves. It is divided into several areas that process different aspects of vision, such as shape, color, and motion. It's like the brain's dedicated graphics card for rendering the world. Damage to the visual cortex can cause blindness or visual distortions. Visual information is highly processed in this area.