Alexia Was Born with Cataracts in Both Eyes

Multiple Choice

Alexia was born with cataracts in both eyes. What can you tell her parents about when she should have corrective surgery?

A) Alexia should wait to have corrective surgery until adulthood when her eyes are fully mature.
B) Alexia should not have corrective surgery during the first six months of life because her vision would be severely and permanently impaired.
C) The longer cataract surgery is postponed beyond infancy, the less complete Alexia's recovery in visual skills.
D) Alexia should wait until later in childhood to have corrective surgery because there are no sensitive periods in visual development.