What is it?
CNVM is the 'wet' process behind wet macular degeneration, but it also occurs in young people with high myopia, after eye inflammation, or with no clear cause.
Prompt injections usually stop the leakage and many patients regain reading vision.
Symptoms
- Sudden wavy or bent lines
- A grey or dark spot in the centre
- Blurred reading vision in one eye
Risk factors and causes
- Age-related macular degeneration
- High myopia
- Uveitis
- Old injury or angioid streaks
New distortion in one eye needs a retina check within a few days.
Call +91 98306 66650How it is diagnosed
- OCT
- OCT angiography or FFA
Treatment options
Anti-VEGF injections
First-line treatment; myopic CNVM often needs only one to three injections.
CNVM (choroidal neovascular membrane) cost in Kolkata
Injections cost ₹10,000–12,000 at our centres; OCT ₹1,000; FFA ₹3,500.
| Treatment / test | Our price | Typical Kolkata range |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-VEGF injection (standard)per injection | ₹10,000 – ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 – ₹30,000 |
| OCT angiography (OCT-A)per scan | Written estimate | ₹2,000 – ₹4,000 |
| OCT scan (retina / macula)per scan | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 |
| Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA)per test | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 – ₹5,000 |
Our prices are the hospital's published prices. Kolkata ranges are indicative 2026 ranges across private eye hospitals in the city. Your final cost depends on the eye, the medicine, and the gas, oil or lens used, and is given to you in writing before any procedure.
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Retina specialists for cnvm (choroidal neovascular membrane)
Dr. Subhajit Das
MBBS, DO, MS (Ophthalmology), FICO, FMRF
25+ years in medical and surgical retina, 7,500+ retinal procedures, vitreo-retina fellowship at Sankara Nethralaya (FMRF), ZEISS trained.
- Retinal detachment surgery
- Vitrectomy
- Scleral buckle
- Anti-VEGF injections
Dr. Bishwanath Dutta Chowdhury
MBBS, DO, DNB, VR Fellowship
Fellowship-trained retina surgeon at Madhyamgram for retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
- Retina & vitreous surgery
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Macular degeneration
- Uveitis
Dr. Sayantan Ghosh
MS (Ophthalmology), DNB (Ophthalmology)
Vitreo-retina surgeon with a special interest in diabetic retinopathy; 12 years in ophthalmology; 4.5★ from 101 Google reviews.
- Vitreo-retina surgery
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Retinal detachment
- Anti-VEGF injections
Dr. Subijoy Sinha
MBBS, MD
Retina and vitreous specialist for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and medical retina at Madhyamgram.
- Medical retina
- Retina & vitreous
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Macular degeneration
Dr. Swarup Pathak
MBBS, MS
Retina and vitreous specialist at Madhyamgram, also seeing uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology and squint.
- Medical retina
- Retina & vitreous
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Macular degeneration
Dr. Zeenat Shah
MBBS (Cal), DO (Cal)
Retina and vitreous specialist at Chinar Park for diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
- Medical retina
- Retina & vitreous
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Macular degeneration
Frequently asked questions
Is CNVM curable?
It can usually be controlled with injections; myopic CNVM often settles after a few.
What does CNVM treatment cost in Kolkata?
Each injection costs ₹10,000–12,000 with us; most patients need 1 to 6 in the first year.
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Written by the retina team at Spectra Eye Hospital. Last updated 22 October 2026. This page explains common situations and is not a substitute for an eye examination.