What would be the likely outcome of a person who was blind at birth,and had vision restored later in life by the removal of cataracts (clouded lenses)?

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What would be the likely outcome of a person who was blind at birth,and had vision restored later in life by the removal of cataracts (clouded lenses)?​

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Individuals who are blind at birth and have their vision restored later in life may experience difficulty in visually perceiving and identifying the shapes of objects. This is because their brains have not had the opportunity to fully develop the neural connections necessary for visual perception during critical periods of development. However, with time and practice, these individuals can often overcome these difficulties and develop increasingly accurate visual perception. The other options (A, C, and D) are less likely outcomes. Quick development of normal vision is unlikely as the brain needs time to adjust to visual input. Trouble identifying the location of light is also unlikely as this is a basic visual skill that even infants can perform. Inability to use touch and sound cues to maneuver around in a building is also unlikely as blindness from birth often results in increased reliance on those senses.

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