What is it?
Blunt injuries from balls, fists or falls can cause bleeding inside the eye, a torn retina, a swollen macula, or a retinal detachment that appears weeks later. Sharp injuries and high-speed fragments (hammering metal, grinding, firecrackers) can enter the eye and lodge inside.
Retina surgeons treat the damage inside the eye: removing blood or foreign bodies by vitrectomy, repairing detachments and treating infection.
Symptoms
- Sudden drop in vision after an injury
- Floaters, flashes or a shadow after a blow
- Pain, redness, blood in the front of the eye
- A cut on the eye or lid; an irregular pupil
Risk factors and causes
- Cricket or tennis ball injuries
- Firecrackers during Diwali and Kali Puja
- Hammering metal on metal, grinding, welding
- Road accidents and falls
Same day. Cover the eye with a clean cup or shield, do not press on it, do not remove anything stuck in it, and come to the hospital.
Call +91 98306 66650How it is diagnosed
- Careful examination
- B-scan ultrasound
- CT scan if a metal foreign body is suspected (not MRI)
Treatment options
Primary repair
Closing any wound in the eye wall, as an emergency.
Vitrectomy
To remove blood, a foreign body or infected jelly, and repair the retina.
Laser
For tears found after blunt injury.
Eye injury & retina trauma cost in Kolkata
At Spectra an emergency retina consultation costs ₹500 and B-scan ₹1,000. Surgery is estimated after examination.
| Treatment / test | At Spectra | Typical Kolkata range |
|---|---|---|
| Retina specialist consultationper visit | ₹500 | ₹500 – ₹1,500 |
| B-scan ultrasound of the eyeper test | ₹1,000 | ₹800 – ₹1,500 |
| Vitrectomyper eye | from ₹22,000 – ₹25,000 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
Spectra prices are those published by Spectra Eye Hospital. 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 injury & retina trauma
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. Aniruddha Maiti
MBBS, DO, DNB, FVRS, FICO, MRCS (Edinburgh), FACS
10,000+ vitreo-retinal operations since 2008, former Head of Retina at Susrut Eye Foundation, ASRS Honor Award recipient.
- Macular hole & ERM surgery
- Complex retinal detachment
- Diabetic vitrectomy
- Anti-VEGF & Ozurdex
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. 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
Frequently asked questions
What should I do right after an eye injury?
Do not rub or press the eye. Cover it loosely with a clean cup or shield and come the same day. For chemical splashes, wash the eye with clean water for 15 minutes first.
Can a retina problem appear weeks after an injury?
Yes. Tears and detachments can appear weeks later. Have a dilated retina check after any significant blow, and come back at once if flashes or a shadow appear.
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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.