New treatment Epioxa offers people with degenerative eye condition keratoconus a non-surgical alternative

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Nov. 6, 2026, 4 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 6, 2026, 4 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/degenerative-eye-condition-keratoconus-treatment-epioxa/

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A new treatment offers a non-surgical treatment to people with a degenerative eye condition called keratoconus. Keratoconus typically affects young people and can lead vision problems and even require a cornea transplant. Mitchell Grometer was diagnosed with the condition earlier this year. Now a ...