Dr. Belliveau aims to prevent and manage diabetic eye disease by focusing on:

• Screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME).
• Monitoring disease progression with regular eye exams.
• Providing treatment to prevent vision loss.
• Educating patients on diabetes control and eye health.

Since diabetes can damage the retina and blood vessels in the eye, our team performs several tests to assess the condition.

• Visual Acuity Test – Checks how well the patient can see.
• Dilated Eye Exam – Uses eye drops to widen the pupil, allowing a detailed view of the retina and optic nerve.
• Fundus Photography – Takes detailed images of the retina to document changes over time.
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) – High-resolution imaging to detect retinal swelling (diabetic macular edema).
• Fluorescein Angiography (FA) – A dye is injected into a vein to identify leaky or blocked blood vessels in the retina. The doctor may refer the patient for diagnostic imaging as FA is not performed in the office.
• Tonometry – Measures intraocular pressure (IOP) to check for glaucoma, which is more common in diabetics.

If diabetic retinopathy (DR) or diabetic macular edema (DME) is detected, treatment may be needed to prevent further vision loss. This includes anti-VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) injections or laser therapy. The doctor may refer to a public surgeon if surgery is required.