Retinotopic Mapping

Retinotopic mapping is the way our brain organizes visual information received from our eyes. It ensures that stimuli hitting specific parts of our retina—like points on a camera sensor—are preserved in the brain's visual cortex. This creates a spatially accurate map, so neighboring points in our visual field are processed close together in the brain. This organization helps us perceive visual scenes as coherent and spatially consistent, allowing us to understand where objects are located relative to us. Essentially, retinotopic mapping maintains the visual scene’s layout from eye to brain.