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that the possibility of a detrimental effect on skills mediated by cross-modal
activity should also be borne in mind when considering sensory restoration
procedures.
Acknowledgments. Research supported by the National Institute of Health,
EY014645 and a Career Development award from Research to Prevent Blindness.
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