Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss worldwide—and what makes it especially dangerous is how silently it progresses. Often called the “silent thief of sight,” glaucoma can damage the optic nerve long before noticeable symptoms appear.
For patients in Hanford and surrounding Central Valley communities, early detection and modern treatment are essential to preserving long-term vision. At Kings Eye Center, our glaucoma specialists focus on early diagnosis and a full range of advanced treatment options tailored to each stage of the disease.
Key Risk Factors for Glaucoma
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the National Eye Institute (NEI), your risk may increase if you:
- Are over age 60
- Have a family history of glaucoma
- Experience elevated eye pressure
- Are African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Asian
- Have diabetes or high blood pressure
- Use steroid medications long-term
Because glaucoma often develops without symptoms, regular eye exams are the best way to detect it early.
Glaucoma Treatment Options at Kings Eye Center
While glaucoma cannot be cured, it can be effectively managed to slow or prevent vision loss. Kings Eye Center offers a comprehensive range of treatments designed to lower eye pressure and protect the optic nerve.
Laser-Based Treatments
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
A proven laser treatment that helps the eye drain fluid more effectively, lowering eye pressure without incisions. It is often used early in treatment or as an adjunct therapy for open-angle glaucoma.
Streamline™ Trabeculoplasty
A next-generation laser procedure that precisely targets the eye’s natural drainage system to improve fluid outflow while preserving surrounding tissue.
Cyclophotocoagulation (CPC)
An advanced laser therapy that reduces eye pressure by safely lowering fluid production inside the eye, typically used for more advanced or complex cases.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
A group of advanced procedures that use tiny implants or micro-devices to improve natural drainage with minimal tissue disruption. MIGS is often performed alongside cataract surgery.
iTrack™ Canaloplasty
A catheter-based procedure that restores and enhances the eye’s natural drainage canal to help reduce eye pressure without permanent implants.
Traditional Surgical Approaches
Trabeculectomy
A surgical procedure that creates a new drainage pathway to lower eye pressure when other treatments are not sufficient.
Glaucoma Drainage Implants
Small tube or shunt devices placed to redirect fluid and control pressure in more advanced or complex glaucoma cases.
Protect Your Vision with Early Care
Glaucoma-related vision loss cannot be reversed, but it can often be prevented with timely treatment. If you are at risk or experiencing vision changes, early evaluation is critical.
At Kings Eye Center in Hanford, we are committed to delivering advanced glaucoma care that helps protect your sight for life.
