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 is the inability to see objects clearly at a distance.

Answer: A
 Glaucoma is a condition in which there is increased pressure in the eye, leading to vision loss or blindness.

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

Answer: C
 Cataracts are cloudy areas that form on the lens of the eye, leading to blurred or cloudy vision.

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

Answer: E
 Otosclerosis is a condition in which the bones in the middle ear become stuck together, leading to hearing loss.

Answer: F
 Presbyopia is a condition in which a person's ability to focus on close objects decreases as they age.

Answer: G
 Astigmatism is a condition in which the cornea of the eye is irregularly shaped, leading to distorted or blurred vision.

Answer: H
 Otis media, also known as an ear infection, is an inflammation of the middle ear that can cause pain and temporary hearing loss.

Answer: J
 Macular degeneration is a condition in which the central part of the retina deteriorates, leading to loss of vision in the center of the visual field.

Answer: K
 Ménière disease is a condition that affects the inner ear and causes dizziness, vertigo, and hearing loss.

Answer: L
 Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is a condition in which a person has difficulty seeing objects up close.

Answer: M
 Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the thin, transparent layer that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelid) that can cause redness, itching, and discharge.

Match Each of the Following Disorders of the Eye or Ear