What is it?
Injections dry up swelling in the macula and shrink new vessels. They are given every 4 weeks at first, then spaced out.
Good sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol control reduces the number of injections needed.
Used for
- Diabetic macular oedema
- Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
- Before vitrectomy for diabetic bleeding
How it is diagnosed
- OCT before each injection
Treatment options
Lower-cost medicine
Ask whether bevacizumab or biosimilar ranibizumab suits you.
Ozurdex
For swelling that does not respond.
Eye injection for diabetes cost cost in Kolkata
₹10,000–12,000 per injection with us; medicine-by-medicine prices below.
| Treatment / test | Our price | Typical Kolkata range |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-VEGF injection (standard)per injection | ₹10,000 – ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 – ₹30,000 |
| Bevacizumab (Avastin) injectionper injection | Written estimate | ₹3,000 – ₹8,000 |
| Biosimilar ranibizumab (e.g. Razumab)per injection | Written estimate | ₹10,000 – ₹18,000 |
| Dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex)per implant | Written estimate | ₹30,000 – ₹45,000 |
| OCT scan (retina / macula)per scan | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 |
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 eye injection for diabetes cost
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
How many injections will a diabetic need?
Usually 5–8 in the first year, fewer later.
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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.