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 structural irregularity of the stapes that impairs conduction.

Answer: B
 Tinnitus is a ringing or buzzing in the ears.

Answer: C
 Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye.

Answer: D
 Nyctalopia is the inability to see clearly in low light or darkness.

Answer: A
 Glaucoma is a group of conditions that damage the optic nerve and can result in vision loss.

Answer: F
 Presbyopia is the loss of near vision with age.

Answer: G
 Astigmatism is a refractive error in which the cornea is shaped irregularly, causing distorted vision.

Answer: H
 Otitis is an inflammation or infection of the ear.

Answer: I
 Myopia is a refractive error in which close objects appear clear but distant objects appear blurry.

Answer: J
 Macular degeneration is a group of conditions that cause a loss of central vision.

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

Answer: L
 Hyperopia is a refractive error in which distant objects appear clear but close objects appear blurry.

Answer: M
 Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, which is the clear membrane covering the front of the eye.

Match Each of the Following Disorders of the Eye or Ear