Aster MIMS launches North Kerala's first private CVI Clinic

Calicut: Aster MIMS, Calicut, announced the launch of North Kerala's first CVI Clinic in the private sector dedicated to addressing Cortical Visual Impairments (CVI) in children. The inauguration was graced by distinguished personalities, including Cerebral Palsy Sports Association Kerala President K. N Gopalakrishnan and Kerala Cerebral Palsy Football Team Captain Sijo George.

Unlike typical visual impairments, CVI is caused by damage to the brain, affecting the brain's visual centres and pathways responsible for visual perception. Recognizing the crucial role vision plays in the behaviour of children with movement disorders such as cerebral palsy, Aster MIMS has established this specialised clinic equipped with advanced treatment facilities for early detection and intervention.

CVI is more prevalent in newborns and children, with increased risk among those born prematurely or who have experienced health complications during birth, such as oxygen deprivation, low glucose levels in the blood, or diseases like meningitis. Early detection through various eye tests enables prompt intervention, improving the outcomes for these children.