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Joslin Diabetes Center announces new national Joslin Vision Network affiliation program, USA
Joslin Diabetes Center has launched a new affiliation program designed to bring Joslin's world-class vision resources to
local communities across the United States and beyond. The first Joslin Vision Network (JVN) affiliation is with Koch Eye
Associates in Warwick, R.I.
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most significant complications of diabetes. The problem is compounded because the disease
is asymptomatic, especially in the early stages when it is most treatable. Missed or inadequate care can lead to devastating
results. But with early detection and appropriate treatment, vision loss can be prevented.
"Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States, and yet most patients do not get
recommended care," said Alan M. Jacobson, M.D., Senior Vice President, Joslin Strategic Initiatives Division. "By creating
the JVN Affiliate Program and partnering with leading organizations such as Koch Eye Associates, we can bring Joslin's proven
techniques in managing eye disease to the millions of Americans across the country at risk for losing their vision from
diabetic retinopathy."
The JVN is the only diagnostic retinal evaluation service offering patients a pain-free and non-dilated diabetic eye
evaluation that has been validated against dilated eye exams by retinal specialists. The JVN is already in use at more than
35 federal health care sites in 15 states, and implementation is planned at the Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate in Bahrain.
"Our new Joslin affiliation allows us to offer world-class expertise to the estimated 100,000 people in Rhode Island with
diabetes, and we are proud to be the first member of the JVN Affiliate Program," said Peter Koch, Chief Executive Officer,
Koch Eye Associates. "The Koch physicians will care for our patients with diabetes-related eye disease, and we will
collaborate with Joslin on research and care advancements."
The new Joslin Vision Network Affiliate Program is a clinical service-offering specific to eye care providers that enables
them to incorporate the JVN into their practice and outreach programs. Under the program, eye care providers acquire images
of patient retinas using the JVN System. The images are then sent to Joslin and evaluated by world-class clinicians from
Joslin's Beetham Eye Institute under the clinical direction of Lloyd M. Aiello, M.D., a pioneer in preserving vision among
people with diabetes. Dr. Aiello co-developed the JVN with Sven-Erik Bursell, Ph.D., Director of the JVN.
Joslin experts then prepare evaluation summaries and send them back to physicians at Koch for its use in determining
treatment plans for its patients. Most insurance plans will cover the costs of the JVN imaging, evaluation and treatment
plan.
"Koch Eye Associates has demonstrated a real commitment to ensuring the success of the program," said Dr. Aiello. "Dr. Paul
Koch has developed diabetes-specific protocols for the practice and we expect it to become a Center of Excellence for
diabetes eye care. With innovative solutions and partnerships like this, we can virtually eliminate vision loss from diabetic
retinopathy."
Nationally an estimated 18 million Americans have diabetes; about one-third of them do not know they have the disease (type 2
diabetes). According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, diabetes is the leading cause
of new cases of blindness among adults 20 to 74 years of age. Diabetic retinopathy (damage to the blood vessels in the
retina) causes between 12,000 and 24,000 new cases of blindness every year. Early detection can prevent or delay blindness
due to diabetic retinopathy in 90 percent of the cases.
About Joslin's Affiliated Programs
Joslin Diabetes Center currently has Affiliated Programs in 22 facilities throughout the United States and in the Kingdom of
Bahrain. Patients receiving care at Joslin Affiliates benefit from the expertise of the Joslin staff. The Affiliates receive
regularly scheduled visits from and participate in conferences with members of the Joslin healthcare team.
About Koch Eye Associates
Koch Eye Associates is Rhode Island's largest and most comprehensive eye care center that provides patients with a full range
of preventative, maintenance, and restorative eye care procedures. Founded in 1981, Koch Eye Associates is located in eight
Rhode Island communities and in East Lyme, Conn.
The opening of the new Koch Eye Associates Diabetes Center at 552 Tollgate Road in Warwick, R.I., on July 1 will enhance the
full complement of diagnostic, preventative care, treatment and surgical services offered by Koch Eye Associates.
Appointments are now being scheduled. For more information, call Koch Eye Associates at 401-738-4800.
About Joslin Diabetes Center
Joslin Diabetes Center, dedicated to conquering diabetes in all of its forms, is the global leader in diabetes research, care
and education. Founded in 1898, Joslin is an independent nonprofit institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Joslin
Research is a team of more than 300 people at the forefront of discovery aimed at preventing and curing diabetes. Joslin
Clinic, affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, is the world's first and most respected diabetes care
facility, offering expertise in all facets of diabetes and diabetes complications, including adult and pediatric diabetes and
diabetes education, kidney disease, eye care, mental health and pregnancy. Joslin Clinic, the nationwide network of Joslin
Affiliated Programs, and the hundreds of Joslin educational programs offered each year for clinicians, researchers and
patients, enable Joslin to develop, implement and share innovations that immeasurably improve the lives of people with
diabetes. For more information on Joslin, call 1-800-JOSLIN-1 or visit http://www.joslin.org.
Contact: Marjorie Dwyer
marjorie.dwyer@joslin.harvard.edu
617-732-2415
Joslin Diabetes Center
http://www.joslin.org/main.shtml
Centrul de Diabet Joslin anunta noi naþional Joslin Vision Network program de afiliere, SUA - Joslin Diabetes Center announces new national Joslin Vision Network affiliation program, USA - articole medicale engleza - startsanatate