V1 (primary visual cortex)

V1, or the primary visual cortex, is the part of the brain located at the back of your head that first processes visual information received from your eyes. When light hits your eyes, it sends signals to V1, where basic features such as edges, lines, shapes, and movement are analyzed. This initial processing is essential for understanding what you see, forming the foundation for more complex visual perceptions like recognizing objects and depth. Essentially, V1 acts as the brain’s eye-to-brain translator, converting raw visual data into a structured form that your brain can interpret and interpret into meaningful images.