cortical visual prosthesis

A cortical visual prosthesis is a device designed to restore vision by directly stimulating the brain's visual cortex, the area responsible for processing visual information. When the eyes can't see, this technology bypasses damaged visual pathways, sending electrical signals to the brain to create a perception of sight. Typically, an external camera captures images, which are then processed into electrical patterns sent to electrodes implanted in the brain. This innovative approach aims to help individuals with blindness regain basic visual awareness, providing a new way to interpret visual information directly through neural stimulation.