Samantha Bell-Fraser

Ophthalmologist

Female📍 Sydney

About of Samantha Bell-Fraser

Samantha Bell-Fraser is an ophthalmologist based at 8 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. She works with people who have eye conditions that can affect vision day to day, and she helps many patients who want clear answers and a steady plan.


Her clinic focuses on eye problems such as age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic macular oedema (DME). These conditions can slowly change eyesight, and they often need careful checks over time. She also looks after issues linked to retinal vein problems, including retinal vein occlusion, and other late-onset retinal conditions.


Some patients also come in with cataracts, ranging from early changes to cataract that starts to affect reading, driving, or everyday tasks. In cases where surgery is needed, she can help with cataract removal and follow-up. She also provides care connected to vitrectomy when appropriate.


There are other eye diseases she manages too. This can include ocular hypertension (OHT) and uveitis, along with problems like Coats disease and telangiectasia. At times, patients are seen for more unusual causes of inflammation, including tuberculous uveitis and other forms of uveitis. She may also treat issues such as geographic atrophy and punctate inner choroidopathy, depending on the diagnosis.


In some situations, patients need urgent support, for example when there is endophthalmitis. There can also be cases involving vessel problems, such as mesenteric venous thrombosis, where the eye findings need extra attention alongside overall health.


Experience: her work covers a range of common and complex retinal and eye inflammatory conditions. Education: the education details aren’t listed here, but her role is centred on ophthalmology care.


Research and clinical trials: publication and clinical trial details aren’t shown in the information provided here. Still, she focuses on practical, up-to-date care based on what is best for each person’s eye health and test results.

Services & Conditions Treated

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Diabetic RetinopathyLate-Onset Retinal DegenerationMesenteric Venous ThrombosisRetinal Vein OcclusionCataractCataract RemovalCoats DiseaseEndophthalmitisGeographic AtrophyMembranoproliferative GlomerulonephritisOcular Hypertension (OHT)Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyTelangiectasiaTuberculous UveitisUveitisVitrectomy

Publications

1 total

Anatomic Control with Faricimab versus Aflibercept in the YOSEMITE/RHINE Trials in Diabetic Macular Edema.

Ophthalmology. Retina • October 16, 2024

Clinical Trials

1 total

A Multicentre Clinical Trial of Switching Between Intravitreal Bevacizumab (Avastin®) and Intravitreal Dexamethasone (Ozurdex™) for Persistent Diabetic Macular Oedema (SwitchDMO)

CompletedPhase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Samantha Bell-Fraser offer?
Dr Bell-Fraser provides eye care including treatment for ARMD, DME, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein issues, cataracts and cataract removal, uveitis, vitrectomy and related eye conditions. She also treats OHT and other retinal problems listed in her services.
Where is Dr Bell-Fraser’s clinic located?
Her clinic is at 8 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.
How can I book an eye appointment with her?
To book, contact the clinic at the provided Sydney address. The team will help arrange a suitable appointment time.
What conditions might I see Dr Bell-Fraser for?
Common concerns include age-related macular issues like ARMD, diabetic eye conditions such as retinopathy and macular edema, cataracts, uveitis, ocular hypertension, and retinal vein problems. If you’re unsure, the assessment will guide the right care.
What should I expect at my first visit?
You’ll likely have a retinal or cataract assessment, and the doctor will discuss your symptoms, eye tests and possible treatments. Bring any eye history or scans you have.
Do you perform cataract removal or vitrectomy?
Yes, cataract removal and vitrectomy are among the procedures offered by Dr Bell-Fraser as part of her ophthalmology services.