Visual Processing and the Visual Cortex

Explore the intricate process of visual processing and the visual cortex in this 16-minute educational video. Delve into the complex journey of visual information from the moment light hits the retina to its processing in the brain. Examine the detailed structure of the retina, neural pathways to the brain, and the regions collectively known as the visual cortex. Learn about key concepts such as the electromagnetic spectrum, binocular disparity, the Purkinje Effect, trichromatic color theory, and opponent process theory. Discover the retina-geniculate-striate pathways, retinotopic organization, and the functions of the Primary, Secondary, and Visual Association Cortex. Gain a deeper understanding of visual transduction and the phenomenon of negative afterimages in this comprehensive exploration of visual processing.