Astigmatism+5a

=**Astigmatism**=
 * Overview**: Astigmatism is an eye disorder in which the cornea (the clear tissue covering the front of the eye) is abnormally curved, causing out-of-focus vision. Astigmatism is easily diagnosed by a Standard Ophthalmic Exam with refraction test.
 * Group Members**: Tristan Prebich and Ryan Merring
 * Patient History**: Kyle was at the age of thirteen when he complained to his eye Doctor about blurred, unfocused vision. His doctor diagnosed him with Astigmatism which is blurred and unfocused vision.


 * Anatomy**: (Tristan)


 * Causes**: The cause of astigmatism is unknown. It is usually present from birth, and often occurs together with nearsightedness or farsightedness. Astigmatism can be a hereditary condition.(Tristan)


 * Symptoms**: An astigmatism makes it difficult to see fine details, either close-up or from a distance.(Tristan)

Astigmatic Keratotomy, is a procedure in which Astigmatism is partially or fully corrected. It is not 100% guaranteed that the astigmatism will be completely treated.
 * Treatments**: Glasses or hard contact lenses will correct astigmatism. Soft contact lenses do not work as well. Severe astigmatism can be treated with surgery.
 * Astigmatic Keratotomy **: