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The extreme summer heat has arrived, bringing record temperatures to the valley.   With the scorching temperatures, eye infections are on the rise. Here’s how you can avoid, or detect them early and seek treatment. Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is a very common condition during summers, recognized by symptoms like redness of eyes, pricking sensation, discharge and watery… Read More

Like many other Coachella Valley residents, do you frequently suffer from dry eyes?  Although this might not be a terribly debilitating condition, it can still take a toll on you and possibly even lead to more severe eye problems.  At Millauskas Eye Institute, we want to ensure that you take the precautions necessary to help… Read More

July 4th is just around the corner! Each year, thousands of people are injured by fireworks. Simple ways to protect yourself and your family are: Respect safety barriers that are set up and view fireworks from at least 500 feet away. Do not touch any unexploded fireworks; instead, contact the local fire or police departments… Read More

Dr. Ketover wants to make sure you know the facts about Cataracts. What is a cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of one’s eye.  The lens is positioned behind the pupil and helps the eye focus incoming rays of light onto the retina.  As the lens progressively clouds, vision is… Read More

Summer is just around the corner and many of us are getting ready for all the activities that the season brings. May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month so, while you are planning your summer fun, make sure you know how to protect yourself and your eyes. The sun’s UV rays can burn the eye’s cornea and… Read More

Every year, more and more women are diagnosed with eye problems—including visual impairment brought on by illness, age and other factors. It is important for women to undergo annual eye exams with the potential for more frequent check-ups if they are in an age bracket with a higher risk of visual impairment or eye health… Read More

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. Every day, nearly 2,000 people in the U.S. injure their eyes while working. Of these 2,000, some are severe enough to garner a trip to the emergency room. We usually think of work-related eye injuries as being isolated to outdoor jobs such as construction work, landscaping or animal handling…. Read More

Recently, Milauskas Eye Institute participated in the Casino Morongo Team Member Health Fair.  Hundreds of employees came through the event to learn about health care options and local physicians and businesses.  MEI provided information on eye care and LASIK vision correction.  Participants were able to schedule eye exams and LASIK consultations.  It was a fun and… Read More

On August 21, 2017, a global eclipse of the Sun will visibly traverse a narrow corridor across Northern America from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. This event will appear as a partial eclipse when viewed from southwest Riverside County. This solar eclipse begins after 9:00 a.m. locally and ends before noon. A total solar… Read More

LASIK has changed the lives of thousands of people in the Coachella Valley. Here at Milauskas Eye Institute, we take pride in being part of this revolution. LASIK has proven to not only be beneficial for many but also affordable. I am proud to be part of the LASIK team at Milauskas. I have the… Read More