Coachella Valley Philanthropist To Be Honored Posthumously

PALM SPRINGS, CA — A star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars honoring the late local ophthalmologist and philanthropist Dr. Albert T. Milauskas will be unveiled Tuesday.

Milauskas, who died in 2016, moved to Palm Springs in the 1970s and built a multi-location practice, the Milauskas Eye Institute, which served thousands of patients.

After the fall of the Soviet Union, he helped introduce modern cataract surgery to Lithuania and performed charitable work with free medical services. He was also known for his work in helping the visually impaired and supporting the Guide Dogs of the Desert, for which he served as president of the board of directors.

"The chamber is very honored to host this star ceremony for Dr. Albert T. Milauskas. Through his vision and continuous generosity, he has truly touched our community," Nona Watson, CEO of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement.

Dedication of the walk's 448th star will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at 891 N. Palm Canyon Drive.

Milauskas' star is sponsored by the Milauskas family.