Inauguration of Eyedeas Lab
Aravind–Madurai, 28th June 2025
The Aravind Centre for Eye Care Innovation (ACEi) inaugurated the Eyedeas Lab, a dedicated space for nurturing creativity, building prototypes, and advancing innovations in eye care, at the LAICO building. The lab was inaugurated by R.D. Sriram, Managing Director, Aurolab, in the presence of Dr. R.D. Ravindran, Chairman, AECS, Thulasiraj Ravilla, Director Emeritus, LAICO, Dr. R. Kim, CMO, Aravind–Madurai & Director – IT Services, AECS, Dr. R. Venkatesh, CMO, Aravind–Pondicherry, Dr. Venkatesh Prajna, Finance Director, AECS, Dr. P. Balakrishnan, Managing Director Emeritus, along with senior leadership and staff members.
The inaugural event included a ceremonial lamp lighting by the key dignitaries. This was followed by a symbolic launch of the lab’s facilities, Dr. R. Kim switched on the prototype display lighting, Dr. R.D. Ravindran and Thulasiraj Ravilla activated the 3D printers and other core equipment, and Dr. Usha Kim, Regional HR Director – Aravind Madurai & Dindigul, Dr. N. Balakrishnan – Electrical Engineer, Aravind – Madurai, and Dr. P. Balakrishnan powered up the lab’s electrical workbenches.
Dr. R. Venkatesh, who also leads ACEi, cut the cake to mark the launch of the Eyedeas Lab and highlighted the vision behind the Eyedeas Lab and ACEI, and videos showcasing prototypes developed under the ACEi initiative were screened. The event concluded with reflections and encouraging words from the guests, followed by a formal vote of thanks delivered by B. Udayakumar, Senior Faculty, LAICO, & Coordinator, ACEi.
