Face perception in health and disease: the clinical implications for patients affected by impaired face perception
Andrew J Logan MCOptom
Face recognition is normally a rapid and effortless process enabling individuals to identify those who are familiar to them. Underlying this remarkable, but perhaps overlooked, aspect of visual function is a network of interconnected brain regions, which process raw visual information. As a result, face recognition is vulnerable to both ocular disease and neurological impairments. This article reviews current evidence about these causes of impaired face perception and outlines the clinical implications for affected patients.
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