Match each of the following disorders of the eye or ear with its corresponding definition or description.
-A structural irregularity of the stapes that impairs conduction
A)Glaucoma
B)Tinnitus
C)Cataracts
D)Nyctalopia
E)Otosclerosis
F)Presbyopia
G)Astigmatism
H)Otitis
I)Myopia
J)Macular degeneration
K)Ménière disease
L)Hyperopia
M)Conjunctivitis

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Otosclerosis is a disorder of the ear in which the stapes bone becomes fixed, which impairs the conduction of sound waves.

Answer: B
 Tinnitus is a ringing or buzzing in the ears that can be caused by a variety of factors, including exposure to loud noise or certain medications.

Answer: C
 Cataracts are a clouding of the lens in the eye, which can cause blurry vision and eventually lead to blindness if left untreated.

Answer: D
 Nyctalopia, also known as night blindness, is a condition in which an individual has difficulty seeing in low-light conditions or at night.

Answer: I
 Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a condition in which objects that are far away appear blurry or out of focus.

Answer: G
 Astigmatism is a common vision problem in which the cornea is irregularly shaped, causing distorted or blurry vision at all distances.

Answer: H
 Otitis is a general term for inflammation of the ear, which can be caused by infection, injury, or other factors.

Answer: F
 Presbyopia is a condition that affects the eyes as people age, causing them to have difficulty focusing on objects that are close up.

Answer: M
 Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane that lines the surface of the eye.

Answer: J
 Macular degeneration is a disease that affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision, causing a loss of central vision over time.

Answer: K
 Ménière disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss.

Answer: L
 Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is a condition in which objects that are up close appear blurry or out of focus.

Match Each of the Following Disorders of the Eye or Ear