A patient visits his ophthalmologist complaining about a recent loss in his ability to perceive colors.After performing the proper examinations the ophthalmologist concludes that his ocular structures are in perfect condition and refers him to a neurologist.In which of these structures would you predict a possible lesion?
A)V1
B)V2
C)V3
D)V4

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The ability to perceive colors is primarily processed in the visual cortex, specifically in a region referred to as V4. Therefore, a lesion in V4 could result in a loss of color perception, which would be detected during an ophthalmologist examination even if the ocular structures are normal.

A Patient Visits His Ophthalmologist Complaining About a Recent Loss