As a co-founder of Spect, Michael Leung is on a health moonshot mission to prevent blindness with the early detection of eye disease and to build a platform for healthcare data analytics. Spect - a member of the StartUp Health community since 2021 - provides end-to-end eye disease screening solutions using artificial intelligence and telemedicine.
🏥 Portable Eye Screening Solution: Spect has developed a platform enabling healthcare workers to conduct eye screenings anywhere, including offices, clinics, and patients' homes.
🌟 Innovation Recognition: Spect was highlighted as a finalist in the Innovation Challenge at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) conference, showcasing their impactful technology.
👁️ Addressing Diabetic Retinopathy: Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness, yet less than 30% of diabetic patients get annual eye screenings due to accessibility issues. Spect aims to increase screening rates significantly.
🛠️ Device & Platform: Spect's device, known as the "stethoscope of the eye," is portable and user-friendly. The platform supports primary care doctors by guiding them through the procedure and having ophthalmologists interpret the results.
💡 Telemedicine Over AI: While some companies use AI for eye scans, Spect uses telemedicine with human ophthalmologists to diagnose a wide range of eye diseases, not just diabetic retinopathy.
🤝 Partnerships & Expansion: Spect has partnered with DocGo, a mobile health company, and is working with Johns Hopkins to deploy their solution in rural Maryland, serving hard-to-reach populations.
By the Numbers
• 30%: The current percentage of diabetic patients who get annual eye screenings
• 70-80%: The targeted increase in eye screening rates using Spect’s solution
• 40%: The percentage of patients referred for vision-threatening diseases through Spect’s screenings
• 15%: Patients referred specifically for diabetic retinopathy
• 25%: Patients referred for other vision-threatening conditions detected by Spect’s ophthalmologists
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