Match each of the following disorders of the eye or ear with its corresponding definition or description.
-another term for "farsightedness"
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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Hyperopia is another term for "farsightedness".

Answer: G
 Astigmatism is a disorder in which the eye cannot focus light evenly onto the retina due to an irregularly shaped cornea.

Answer: C
 Cataracts are a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which can cause blurry or dim vision.

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

Answer: E
 Otosclerosis is a disorder that affects the bones of the middle ear, causing hearing loss.

Answer: F
 Presbyopia is a natural aging process where the eye's lens becomes less flexible, causing difficulty in seeing close objects.

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

Answer: I
 Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a condition where the eye can see close objects clearly, but distant objects appear blurry.

Answer: J
 Macular degeneration is an age-related disorder that affects the central part of the retina, causing loss of vision in the center of the visual field.

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

Answer: M
 Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane that covers the white of the eye and lines the inner eyelid.

Match Each of the Following Disorders of the Eye or Ear