When Asked Whether It Is Important for Some Sensory Damage

Multiple Choice

When asked whether it is important for some sensory damage (e.g., congenital cataract) in an infant be treated early, a competent physician would say,

A) "If you hope to achieve the best results, absolutely!"
B) "You can delay the procedure, but only until age two."
C) "The earlier you intervene, the more likely the procedure will actually increase the long-term damage."
D) "There is no relationship between the timing of intervention and the long-term implications."