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, also known as "farsightedness," is a condition where a person can see distant objects clearly, but has difficulty focusing on objects that are up close.

Answer: I
 Myopia, also known as "nearsightedness," is a condition where a person can see up close objects clearly, but has difficulty seeing distant objects.

Answer: F
 Presbyopia is a natural age-related condition where a person's eyes lose the ability to focus on up close objects, making it difficult to read small print or perform tasks that require close vision.

Answer: G
 Astigmatism is a common vision problem where the cornea or lens of the eye is abnormally shaped, causing blurry vision at all distances.

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

Answer: M
 Conjunctivitis, also known as "pink eye," is an inflammation of the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids, causing redness, itching, and discharge.

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

Answer: H
 Otitis is an inflammation of the ear that can cause pain, itching, and discharge.

Answer: A
 Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can cause damage to the optic nerve, leading to vision loss or blindness.

Answer: J
 Macular degeneration is a condition that affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows for sharp, central vision. It can cause a loss of central vision and difficulty seeing fine details.

Answer: K
 Ménière disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can cause episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of fullness in the ear.

Answer: D
 Nyctalopia, also known as "night blindness," is a condition that impairs a person's ability to see in low light or at night.

Answer: E
 Otosclerosis is a condition that affects the bones in the middle ear, causing hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo.

Match Each of the Following Disorders of the Eye or Ear