Understanding Cortical Blindness and Related Syndromes

The chapter explores cortical blindness, Anton's syndrome, central hemichromatopsia, functional blindness, and Alexia without agraphia, detailing the associated deficits, brain localization, historical background, and the preservation of other language functions in these conditions. It discusses how these syndromes provide insights into the brain's processing of visual information and the disconnect between different areas responsible for visual perception and language comprehension.