Preserved retinotopic brain connectivity in macular degeneration

ConclusionsDespite the prolonged loss of visual input due to MD, the cortico‐cortical connections of input‐deprived visual cortex remain largely intact. This suggests that the restoration of sight in macular degeneration can rely on a largely unchanged retinotopic representation in early visual cortex following loss of central retinal function.

Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - February 29, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Koen V. Haak, Antony B. Morland, Gary S. Rubin, Frans W. Cornelissen Tags: Feature Issue Manuscript Source Type: research