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Visual agnosia: when your brain doesn't process what you see

The condition disrupts the ability to read and recognize objects

Visual agnosia: when your brain doesn't process what you see
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04/02/2025 12:00 ‧ 4 months ago | StarsInsider

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There are some fascinating neurological conditions out there, and visual agnosia is certainly one of them. If you've never heard of it, visual agnosia is when the brain has trouble processing information transmitted by the eyes. You may look at something, but then there is a disruption of the process, usually caused by a brain issue, leading to a number of different interpretations, depending on the form of visual agnosia the person suffers from.

Confused but curious? Click through the following gallery to learn all about visual agnosia, from causes to symptoms and treatment.

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