( Joslin Diabetes Center global leader i...)Joslin Diabetes Center Launches Veraxa Health,Health

Joslin Diabetes Center, global leader in diabetes research, care and education, announced today the launch of Veraxa Health, Inc. as an independent company. //The first for-profit spin-off in the center’s 100-plus year history, Veraxa will market the Joslin Vision NetworkTM (JVN), a proven retinal imaging device and clinical service developed by Joslin to address a significant patient need: detection and management of diabetic retinopathy and other ocular disorders. JVN is delivered via customized Joslin software and nonmydriatic cameras supplied by Topcon Medical Systems of Paramus, N.J., which also provided bridge funding to help accelerate Veraxa Health’s growth in the market.

Filling a Gap in Care

Diabetes is the leading cause of new-onset blindness in working-age adults across industrialized countries, yet millions of patients do not receive the regular, recommended eye care they require. Lack of ready access to eye care specialists, the need for pupil dilation and the frequent lack of symptoms when retinopathy is initially present are among the factors contributing to poor rates of annual eye examination for people with diabetes. With JVN, Joslin researchers developed an imaging system and service that allow patients to receive regular retinal evaluations within a primary care practice, endocrinology office, or other clinical setting without the need for pupil dilation. By improving access to eye care, JVN increases the rate of ongoing disease surveillance and facilitates appropriate and timely referral of patients to eye care specialists when needed.

Preserving vision and improving the long-term quality of life for people with diabetes is core to Joslin’s mission. “As a research institution, Joslin developed this technology for remote evaluation of patients. As a clinical center, we use JVN to educate and counsel patients on appropriate care to prevent vision loss. Now, with Veraxa Health, a greater segment of the popul
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