The newly inaugurated electrophysiology machine at Aravind Eye Hospital in Tirunelveli.
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The Aravind Eye Hospital, pioneers in ophthalmology, has established here a Hereditary Ophthalmic Paediatric Disorders Evaluation (HOPE) Clinic and Electro Physiology Department with state-of-the-art equipment.Corporation Commissioner Monika Rana, a medical doctor, inaugurated on Friday the HOPE Clinic and Electrophysiology Department with Electroretinography, Electrooculography and Visual Evoked Potential eye testing equipment.Paediatric Ophthalmologist of Aravind Eye Hospital A. Fathima said many eye diseases affecting children are hereditary and hundreds of genes have been identified as causes for genetic eye disorders. Even when standard eye examination results are inconclusive, genetic testing helps confirm the diagnosis.This also facilitates counselling for families regarding hereditary risks and assists in family planning.The newly installed Electrophysiology (ERG/EOG/VEP) equipment enables the assessment of retinal function. Much like an ECG tracing the heart function, this device graphically displays the functioning of retina, Dr. Fathima said.President of the Indian Medical Association, Tirunelveli Chapter, Dr. Muhammad Abubacker, presided over the event. Advisor of Aravind Eye Hospital R. Ramakrishnan and Chief Medical Officer, R. Meenakshi were present. Published - August 21, 2026 06:49 pm IST
