Match each of the following disorders of the eye or ear with its corresponding definition or description.
-Refers to an ear infection
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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Otitis refers to an ear infection.

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

Answer: K
 Ménière's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear.

Answer: I
 Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a condition in which a person can see close objects clearly but distant objects appear blurry.

Answer: C
 Cataracts are a clouding of the lens in the eye that can cause blurred vision, sensitivity to light, and difficulty seeing at night.

Answer: G
 Astigmatism is a condition in which the cornea (the clear front covering of the eye) is abnormally shaped, causing distorted and blurry vision.

Answer: F
 Presbyopia is a condition that is often seen with aging, in which the lens of the eye becomes less flexible and makes it difficult to focus on close-up objects.

Answer: J
 Macular degeneration is a progressive disease of the retina that causes a gradual loss of central vision.

Answer: A
 Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause damage to the optic nerve and lead to vision loss if left untreated.

Answer: E
 Otosclerosis is a disorder that causes abnormal bone growth in the middle ear, leading to hearing loss.

Answer: L
 Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is a condition in which a person can see distant objects clearly but close objects appear blurry.

Answer: B
 Tinnitus is a condition in which a person hears ringing, buzzing, or other sounds in the ears or head that are not caused by an external source.

Match Each of the Following Disorders of the Eye or Ear