Dmitri was adopted from a severely deprived orphanage. He has strabismus because of muscle weakness. If left untreated and the strabismus persists longer than a few months, Dmitri will probably
A) have long-term hearing difficulties.
B) be overwhelmed by stimulation, reacting to it with disorganized behavior or withdrawal.
C) show permanent deficits in visual acuity and depth perception.
D) experience short-term, mild cognitive delays.

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Strabismus can lead to amblyopia or "lazy eye," which can result in permanent deficits in visual acuity and depth perception if left untreated. This is a common risk for children who have muscle weakness due to their environment or congenital conditions. Hearing difficulties, disorganized behavior, and cognitive delays are not necessarily associated with strabismus.

Dmitri Was Adopted from a Severely Deprived Orphanage