What is it?
The gas bubble floats up and presses the torn area flat; the tear is then sealed. Strict head positioning for several days is essential.
Not every detachment is suitable. Your retina surgeon will compare it with vitrectomy and scleral buckle for your eye.
Who it suits
- Fresh detachment with one tear (or tears close together) in the upper retina
- Clear view of the retina
- A patient able to keep head positioning
Retinal detachment is an emergency. Call the same day.
Call +91 98306 66650How it is diagnosed
- Dilated retina examination
- OCT of the macula
Treatment options
Pneumatic retinopexy
Clinic procedure, lowest cost, quicker recovery in suitable eyes.
Vitrectomy or buckle
If the detachment is larger, lower down, or has scar tissue.
What happens, step by step
- Injection
Numbing, then a small gas bubble injected.
- Seal
Freezing or laser around the tear.
- Positioning
Head held in a set position for several days.
Recovery timeline
- 2 to 6 weeks
Gas absorbs; no flying until it has gone.
Pneumatic retinopexy cost in Kolkata
Pneumatic retinopexy typically costs ₹15,000 to ₹35,000 in Kolkata. Our retinal detachment surgery starts from ₹22,000–25,000.
| Treatment / test | Our price | Typical Kolkata range |
|---|---|---|
| Pneumatic retinopexyper eye | Written estimate | ₹15,000 – ₹35,000 |
| Retinal detachment surgeryper eye | from ₹22,000 – ₹25,000 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000 |
| Barrage laser for a retinal tearper eye | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 – ₹8,000 |
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 pneumatic retinopexy
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
Frequently asked questions
What is the success rate of pneumatic retinopexy?
About 70 to 80 percent with one procedure in well-chosen eyes; the rest need further surgery.
How much does pneumatic retinopexy cost in Kolkata?
Typically ₹15,000 to ₹35,000.
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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.