Eyes that develop glaucoma do so because of the presence of the aging lens. After age 22 years, all structures of the eye except the lens attain their full growth. However the lens continues to grow and change throughout life. As lens changes occur, other structures adjacent to the lens are compromised. There is a relationship between the forward moving iris and failure of the trabecular meshwork the enlarging lens within the eye. A method of counseling patients and treating existing glaucoma, as well as treating the non-diseased eye to prevent the occurrence of glaucoma is provided. The method of treatment relates to removal of the natural lens of the eye to prevent the onset of glaucoma or a lens exchange.