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Do you work on a computer, tablet, or other digital device? With more and more workers using technology and gadgets as part of their daily work routine, the risk for eye strain and its effects also continues to rise. Increased use of digital devices may expose workers to eye strain from long, uninterrupted focus on… Read More

The Coachella Valley has been facing a cooler winter this year. With temperatures almost 20 degrees below average, dry air and winds blowing across the valley, you may be suffering from dry, itchy eyes.  Protecting your eyes from the cold air is important.  Dry outdoor air and dry indoor heat can cause your eyes to dehydrate.  Symptoms… Read More

Its tax time again! Have you finished your taxes and now just waiting for your tax refund check. How you are going to spend your money? While many people spend their tax refund on a vacation, updates to the house, or shopping online, we recommend using it for LASIK at Milauskas Eye Institute and getting the clear… Read More

The National Eye Institute has designated February as Low Vision Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about visual impairment and rehabilitation for those living with the condition. An estimated 3 million Americans age 40 and older are living with low vision, which can greatly impact their functionality, productivity and general enjoyment of life. What… Read More

Each year more than 250,000 children are treated at hospitals for toy-related injuries. Most of these injuries affect children under the age of 15, and more than half injure the face. During Safe Toys and Gifts Month, Milauskas Eye Institute encourages parents to be aware of the toys, and the potential dangers of toys given… Read More

By Dr. Michael Roth How our lives have changed over the past 40 years. The use of digital technology and computers have had a profound impact on the pace and quality of our lives. From plane and hotel reservations, online shopping, digital phones, and messaging, office record keeping, credit cards, credit applications, our cars, appliances, TVs… Read More

The aging process brings many changes. However, Vision loss and blindness do not have to be one of them. Visiting your eye care professional regularly for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the most important thing you can do to reduce your risk of vision loss as you get older. Even though your vision may… Read More

Congratulations to three of our technicians, Jazzarae Orozco; Christal Baxa and Melissa Topete, on passing their exams to become our newest Certified Ophthalmic Assistants! Their countless hours of studying and determination truly paid off. What is a COA? The  Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) is a core designation for eye care professionals on the path to… Read More

Imagine waking up to see the world with crisp, brilliant clarity and less dependence on glasses or contact lenses. With life-changing LASIK you’ll be able to play sports, swim, go to the movies and enjoy social activities like never before! The Laser Vision Specialists, at Milauskas Eye Institute, want to share five reasons for you to… Read More

With a wildfire currently burning near the Coachella Valley, and smoke coming over the mountains, Milauskas Eye Institute would like to remind you about the potential hazards that smoke can be to your eyes. Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Exposure to smoke can… Read More