Anti-VEGF injections are a treatment for eye diseases that cause abnormal blood vessel growth or leakage, like age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion. These injections are administered chair-side within the clinic.

VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) is a protein in the body that helps form new blood vessels. In some eye diseases, too much VEGF leads to weak, leaky blood vessels that damage vision. Anti-VEGF medications block this protein, preventing abnormal vessel growth and reducing swelling in the retina.

Many people need repeated injections (often every 4–8 weeks) to maintain results. Vision can stabilize or even improve, but early treatment is key for the best outcome.

Presently, Dr. Belliveau’s clinic can only support patients with private health insurance as publically-funded patients (under the provincial health program “Pharmacare”) are not supported privately.