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In this review, we discuss the role of functional MRI (fMRI) as a powerful tool for examining the cortical changes associated with ON. We explore studies that utilize a range of fMRI methodologies, highlighting their findings and implications for understanding cortical adaptation and recovery following peripheral visual loss. The review begins with traditional block-design fMRI protocols which assess activation strength in response to visual stimuli. It then shifts to analytical approaches that examine resting-state connectivity within the visual system. Advanced techniques, including population receptive field and connective field analyses, are also discussed, emphasizing their ability to probe neuronal spatial properties and detect changes following ON. 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