Aravind-Tirunelveli, 21^st August 2026

Aravind-Tirunelveli inaugurated the Electrophysiology Diagnosis & Hereditary Ophthalmic Paediatric Disorders Evaluation (H.O.P.E.) Clinic. Through the HOPE Project, with generous support from the Aravind Eye Foundation (AEF), the clinic is equipped with a new Electrophysiology (ERG/EOG/VEP) diagnostic device to provide specialised care for children with inherited ocular disorders.

Dr. Monika Rana, IAS, Commissioner, Tirunelveli City Municipal Corporation, inaugurated the HOPE Clinic and the ERG equipment in the presence of doctors, AOPs, and administrative staff from various departments.

The clinic will help families understand the risk of hereditary conditions associated with genetic eye disorders and provide guidance for family planning. The Electrophysiology (ERG/EOG/VEP) equipment will further help assess retinal function and aid in the diagnosis and prognostic evaluation of retinal disorders.