Match each of the following disorders of the eye or ear with its corresponding definition or description.
-"Nearsightedness"
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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Nearsightedness is also known as myopia, which means that a person can see objects that are close to them clearly, but objects that are far away appear blurry.

Answer: A
 Glaucoma is a condition where the optic nerve is damaged, often because of a buildup of pressure in the eye, which can lead to vision loss or blindness.

Answer: B
 Tinnitus is a condition where a person hears ringing, buzzing, or other sounds in their ears when there is no actual external sound.

Answer: C 
 Cataracts are a cloudy area in the lens of the eye, which can cause vision problems including blurry vision, difficulty seeing at night, or sensitivity to glare.

Answer: D
 Nyctalopia, also known as night blindness, is a condition where a person has difficulty seeing in low light or at night.

Answer: E
 Otosclerosis is a condition that causes hearing loss by affecting the bones of the middle ear.

Answer: F
 Presbyopia is a condition that occurs as people age, and causes the lens of the eye to become less flexible, making it harder to focus on close objects.

Answer: G
 Astigmatism is a condition where the cornea of the eye is misshapen, causing blurred vision and difficulty focusing.

Answer: H
 Otitis is an infection or inflammation of the middle ear, which can cause pain and temporary hearing loss.

Answer: J
 Macular degeneration is a condition that causes the central part of the retina to deteriorate, affecting a person's ability to see fine details.

Answer: K
 Ménière disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can cause vertigo, difficulty hearing, and ringing in the ears.

Answer: L
 Hyperopia is a condition where a person can see distant objects clearly, but has difficulty seeing up close.

Answer: M
 Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva (the clear layer on the surface of the eye), which can cause redness, itching, and discharge from the eye.

Match Each of the Following Disorders of the Eye or Ear