Vision Care Optometry of Hanford

Vision Care Optometry of Hanford We are experienced optometrists passionate about your vision care.​
Your eyes deserve expert attention.

We provide comprehensive, personalized eye care for you and your family.
✔️Comprehensive Eye Exam ✔️Dry Eye ✔️Eyeglasses & Contacts ✔️Scleral lens

🌸IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy targets inflammation and clogged oil glands, helping restore healthy tears and long-...
06/09/2026

🌸IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy targets inflammation and clogged oil glands, helping restore healthy tears and long-lasting relief from dry eye symptoms.
Gentle • Non-invasive • Clinically proven
Your eyes deserve comfort—ask us if IPL is right for you!

💕The photos below are the courtesy of our lovely patient.

👉Before Treatment (First Photo):

* More diffuse facial erythema (redness), especially over the malar cheek.
* Increased prominence of superficial vascular congestion/telangiectatic appearance.
* Skin appears more inflamed overall.
* Cheek has a deeper red-violet hue suggesting active inflammation.
* Texture appears rougher due to the underlying erythema.

👉After First Treatment (Second Photo)

* Overall facial redness appears reduced.
* Cheek color is more uniform with less intense erythema.
* The inflammatory appearance has diminished, particularly in the central and lateral cheek.
* Skin appears calmer and brighter with less fine wrinkles.
* There is a subtle improvement in skin texture and reflectivity.
* Large Pigmented lesions (solar lentigines/sun spots) remain visible while small ones appear to be a little bit less noticeable, which is expected after only one treatment.

Estimated Improvement

From visual assessment alone:

* Facial erythema: approximately 20–30% improvement
* Vascular congestion: mild to moderate improvement
* Skin tone uniformity: noticeable improvement
* Large Pigmented lesions: minimal change so far (typically require multiple sessions)

💗The patient displays an early favorable response after the first light therapy treatment, with notable improvements in dry eye symptoms and increased facial complexes as an added benefit. Comparison images reveal a decrease in widespread facial erythema and vascular congestion of the malar area, alongside enhanced skin tone uniformity. Facial inflammation appears reduced overall, yielding a calmer complexion and enhanced skin appearance. With only one treatment session, pigmented lesions exhibit minimal alteration, as expected, and additional sessions are likely to yield further enhancements in erythema, vascular changes, and pigmentation. The provided images demonstrate early improvement in rosacea-related facial erythema post-single session, with anticipation of more substantial results following a full treatment course.

Tracey H. Nguyen, O.D.
Vision Care Optometry of Hanford
LumiEye Dry Eye Spa
Call/Text: (559) 584-1630
www.infinityvisionoptometry.com

👉This week’s eye disease case involves a new patient who was seemingly healthy middle-aged man who came in on the memori...
05/28/2026

👉This week’s eye disease case involves a new patient who was seemingly healthy middle-aged man who came in on the memorial’s day, Monday May 25th, complaining of a possible foreign body in his eye, with symptoms including irritation, sensitive to lights, blurry vision and pain in the left eye for one week.
Prior to the onset of severe symptoms, he experienced some eye irritation and attempted to flush out the potential foreign body with water before going to sleep. The next morning, he woke up with significant vision blurriness and pain, prompting a visit to urgent care, where antibiotic eye drops were prescribed along with a follow-up appointment.
Despite treatment, his condition deteriorated, resulting in loss of vision in the left eye. He was told to see the eye specialist. He had attempted to get the same day appointment with the local specialist in town, but unable to secure a timely appointment so somehow he called our office and we took him in to see our doctor right away because saving one’s eyesight is always our priority. He presented to our office for evaluation. The examination found no evidence of corneal foreign body or infection but revealed severe corneal edema with endothelial folds, a mid-dilated pupil, with posterior synechia, and a complete 360-degree angle closure. His intraocular pressure (IOP) was above 60 iand his other eye was read 16 (normal IOP is 10-20mmHg).
His aided visual acuity was 20/50 in the right eye and hand motion in the left eye. His last eye exam was about 5 years ago.
Patient was instructed to discontinue the antibiotics eye drops that he was currently taking because they didn’t help his conditions. He was immediately prescribed several different eye drops to lower the IOP and to reduce the corneal edema. Patient returned a few hours later for follow up in the morning and his IOP dropped under 50 and his corneal edema improved but his vision was still blurry. He then sent to pick up additional prescription, oral meds at his pharmacy and instructed patient to take them right away, a few hours apart and return in the afternoon before 5pm for another IOP reading. He came back around 4:50pm that same day and his IOP was dropped below 40. At this time, patient reported having improved in his vision and comfort. Patient was instructed to keep taking eye drops and oral meds, then he returned in 2 days for another follow up. Two days later, he came in for his follow up and his vision improved 20/80 and his IOP dropped to 17 (normal range).

☀️glaucomatous crisis is a sudden and dangerous rise in intraocular pressure (IOP) that can rapidly damage the optic nerve and threaten vision if not treated promptly. The most classic form is acute angle-closure glaucoma, though severe pressure spikes can also occur in other glaucoma conditions.

Differential Diagnosis😎

* Uveitic glaucoma
* Phacolytic glaucoma
* Neovascular glaucoma
* Posner–Schlossman syndrome
* Malignant glaucoma

Common Symptoms

* Severe eye pain
* Red eye
* Blurred or foggy vision
* Halos around lights
* Headache
* Nausea and vomiting
* Mid-dilated poorly reactive pupil
* Corneal edema (“steamy” cornea)

Clinical Findings

* Markedly elevated IOP (often >40–50 mmHg)
* Shallow anterior chamber
* Closed or narrow angle on gonioscopy
* Conjunctival injection
* Corneal haze from edema

Risk Factors

* Hyperopia
* Narrow anatomical angles
* Older age
* Asian ethnicity
* Stress or dim lighting
* Certain medications causing pupillary dilation

👀Management often includes urgent IOP reduction with topical and systemic agents, gonioscopy evaluation, and typically laser peripheral iridotomy once pressure and corneal clarity improve.

😎In past years, our office was closed on this day, along with many local medical offices. However, this year, we made an exception and opened our clinic to care for our patients. We were grateful to be available to evaluate and treat this patient during an acute ocular emergency, where timely intervention was critical to preserving vision.

The image below was not our patient’s eye but it was very similar. Key visible findings:
-Corneal edema causing a “steamy” or cloudy cornea
-Sgnificant circumlimbal/conjunctival redness
-Mid-dilated poorly reactive pupil appearance
-Elevated intraocular pressure

Note: Patient information has been de-identified for educational purposes.

☀️Although this case represented a true ocular emergency and an uncommon presentation, we are thankful for the trust this patient placed in our office for his eye care needs. We also appreciate his commitment to following through with the recommended treatment plan, which is essential in managing vision-threatening conditions and achieving the best possible outcome.

Sources:
Tracey H. Nguyen, O.D.
Vision Care Optometry of Hanford
David E. I. Pyott Glaucoma Education Center
American Academy of Ophthalmology

05/22/2026

Your eyes deserve both comfort, bright and confidence ☀️

OptiLift helps improve fine wrinkle lines around the eyelids while supporting meibomian gland function for healthier tears.

✔ Smoother appearance
✔ Collagen stimulation
✔ Non-invasive
✔ No downtime

Pair it with Luminous LPI for the ultimate dry eye + rejuvenation combination 💖

📍 Available at:
Vision Care Optometry of Hanford
For more info or schedule a free consultation!!
Call/text: (559) 584-1630

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05/16/2026

Experience gentle rejuvenation with Optilight & OptiLift for brighter, smoother, refreshed eyes.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 🌷

To all mothers — thank you for your endless love, quiet sacrifices, strength, and kindness.
A mother’s care shapes lives in ways words can never fully express.

May today bring you peace, joy, appreciation, and beautiful moments with the people you love.

“Like flowers that bloom season after season,
a mother’s love continues to grow through every stage of life.” 💐

Hanford, CA
(559)584-1630

04/23/2026

OptiLight (IPL) 😍

* First and only FDA-approved IPL for dry eye (MGD)
* Reduces inflammation, improves tear breakup time, treats Demodex
* 4 sessions, ~15 minutes each → high patient flow efficiency
* Aesthetic bonus: improves redness, pigmentation, skin tone

OptiLift (RF + DMST) 🥰

* Muscle stimulation improves blink quality + tear distribution
* RF tightens skin + stimulates collagen
* Targets eyelid laxity + incomplete blink (often missed cause of dry eye)

Together they treat:😊

* Inflammation (OptiLight)
* Gland obstruction (OptiLight)
* Blink dysfunction (OptiLift)
* Skin laxity & aging (OptiLift)

Patients LOVE this because:

* One plan = eye relief + cosmetic improvement
* Feels like a spa-medical hybrid experience.
*Results can vary by individual.

📞 (559) 584-1630. Call:text
📍Vision Care Optometry of Hanford/LumiEye Dry Eye Spa
www.infinityvisionoptometry.com

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04/19/2026

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😎Step into 2026 with eyewear that doesn’t just follow trends—it defines your presence. This season is all about balance: bold yet refined, modern yet timeless.
😍2026 eyewear is about choosing pieces that elevate your everyday—frames that feel as relevant years from now as they do today.

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04/17/2026

Care Optometry, we have recently had the opportunity to fit a new patient with a scleral lens.

😎The patient’s past medical history included a deep corneal laceration, iris defect, lens extraction, and laser peripheral iridectomy, which had caused blindness in her left eye for 15 years.

👓Despite wearing glasses, her visual acuity in the left eye was limited to 20/400 due to a corneal scar.
👀Furthermore, she experienced chronic dry eye, including superficial punctate keratitis and limbal injections. However, following the scleral lens fitting, her vision improved substantially to 20/20-

☀️We are pleased to see her benefit from our care with specialty contact lenses. The scleral lens is functioning as intended, creating a smooth refractive surface over an irregular, scarred cornea. The tear reservoir (fluorescein layer) is key for both visual rehabilitation and ocular surface protection.

What’s visible in the video:
Dense corneal opacity (scar): The central-to-peripheral whitish area represents stromal scarring, which disrupts the normal clarity of the cornea and contributes to reduced vision.

Iris defect (sectoral): The darker, irregular area behind the cornea suggests a loss or distortion of iris tissue, which can lead to light scatter, glare, and decreased visual quality.

Fluorescein pattern: The greenish glow indicates the tear reservoir created by the scleral lens. This fluid layer vaults over the cornea, helping to mask surface irregularities from the scar, improve optical quality, and protect the ocular surface.

Conjunctival/scleral vessels: The dilated, tortuous vessel suggests pre-existing chronic surface inflammation and chronic irritation. The localized vascular change may also be due to chronic dry eye.

This patient will be carefully monitored during fitting and follow-up care to ensure the treatment will improve the overall ocular health.

📍Vision Care Optometry of Hanford
📞call/text: (559) 584-1630
👩‍⚕️Dr Tracey H. Nguyen, O.D.
www.infinityvisionoptometry.com

04/14/2026

IPL for Dry Eye (MGD-focused)
IPL is FDA-cleared (with devices like Lumenis OptiLight) for treating Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, one of the most common causes of evaporative dry eye.common inflammatory pathway.

Treating the skin (periocular area) helps:
• Reduce inflammation affecting eyelids
• Improve meibomian gland function
• Enhance overall ocular comfort

This is why combining:
• IPL
• Meibomian gland expression
• Lid hygiene

…gives significantly better outcomes.

How it works:
• Reduces ocular surface inflammation
• Destroys abnormal blood vessels (telangiectasia) that release inflammatory mediators
• Melts thickened meibum → improves gland expression
• Decreases bacterial load and Demodex mites

Benefits:
• Improved tear film stability
• Reduced dryness, burning, redness
• Better contact lens tolerance
• Long-term gland preservation

Combined with Optilift: It’s time to refresh your look — without surgery, without downtime.
Gently de-puffs, improves circulation, and reduces fluid retention.
You’ll see a brighter, more awake look almost immediately.
Radiofrequency (RF)
Stimulates collagen and tightens delicate under-eye skin.
✨ Smooths fine lines and firms over time.

Together, this powerful combo:
✔️ Reduces puffiness
✔️ Tightens loose skin
✔️ Softens fine lines
✔️ Restores a youthful glow

• 4 treatments spaced 2–4 weeks apart
• Maintenance every 4–6 months


Schedule your dry eye evaluation today!
(559) 584-1630
LumiEye Dey Eye Spa
Dr Tracey H. Nguyen, O.D.

Results may vary per individual

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04/05/2026

Happy Easter! 🌸🐣
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715 N Irwin St, Hanford CA 93230
(559) 584-1630

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715 N. Irwin Street
Hanford, CA
93230

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15595841630

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