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At Milauskas Eye Institute, serving Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs, we want to emphasize the importance of early cataract detection. June is Cataract Awareness Month, and it’s a perfect opportunity to remind our patients that early diagnosis and regular eye exams are key to preventing vision loss from cataracts. 👁️ What… Read More

At Milauskas Eye Institute, with locations in Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs, we are committed to providing the most effective treatments for glaucoma. As one of the leading causes of blindness, glaucoma can silently damage the optic nerve, but with early detection and advanced treatment options, it’s possible to protect your… Read More

Turning 40 often comes with new routines—and sometimes, new vision challenges. If you’ve found yourself holding reading material farther away or struggling to focus at night, you’re not alone. These changes are a natural part of aging, and at Milauskas Eye Institute, we’re here to help patients in Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Palm Desert, and… Read More

Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can progress without noticeable symptoms. At Milauskas Eye Institute, serving Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs, our experienced ophthalmologists offer advanced diagnostic tools and a full range of treatment options to help safeguard your vision. 👁️ What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is… Read More

At Milauskas Eye Specialists, we understand that choosing between LASIK and PRK is an important decision. Our practice specializes in helping patients navigate these advanced vision correction options to achieve their best possible sight. Understanding LASIK and PRK: What Sets Them Apart? Both LASIK and PRK are revolutionary laser vision correction techniques designed to reshape… Read More

At Milauskas Eye Institute, we’re proud to offer advanced cataract solutions tailored to your unique needs. Our team of specialists is dedicated to helping you regain clear and vibrant vision. What Are Cataracts? Cataracts are a natural part of aging, causing the eye’s lens to become cloudy. This can result in blurred vision, difficulty with… Read More

Perhaps you’ve recently learned you have cataracts and have scheduled a cataract surgery. Now you want to know what to expect after the surgery. The good news is that it’s an outpatient surgery, so you’ll be back home the same day since the procedure itself usually only takes about an hour. Cataract Removal and IOLs… Read More

Approved by the FDA nearly 20 years ago, LASIK is a household name around the conversation of vision.  LASIK is not for everyone nor does it fix every vision problem. Let’s start with the basics about LASIK eye surgery LASIK is an acronym for laser in situ keratomileusis and is a two-step procedure. The first step makes a… Read More

LASIK is considered an elective procedure, and therefore, not covered by most vision or health plans.  However, FSA’s and HSA’s– Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts allow you to take funds set aside for your healthcare and apply them toward your LASIK eye surgery cost. The benefits of using these accounts are that the… Read More

What starts as an impulsive buy to enhance your Halloween Costume can quickly become the cause of permanent eye damage. Halloween is a popular time for people to use colored contact lenses to enhance their costumes.  But do you know the risks that come with these lenses?  Most people believe that decorative lenses do not require the same… Read More