What is it?
The total for a retina operation is made of the surgeon and theatre fee, single-use instruments, the tamponade (gas or silicone oil), any lens implant, medicines and follow-up visits.
Ask every hospital what its quote includes. A low headline price that excludes the oil, the second operation to remove it, or follow-up scans can end up costing more.
Operations covered
- Retinal detachment repair
- Vitrectomy for bleeding or diabetic traction
- Macular hole and ERM surgery
- Silicone oil removal
- Combined cataract and retina surgery
Treatment options
Gas or silicone oil
Gas absorbs by itself; oil needs a second, shorter operation (₹15,000–40,000 in Kolkata).
Combined cataract
Adds the lens cost but avoids a later cataract operation.
Insurance
Retina surgery is covered by most policies and by CGHS, WBHS and ESI.
Retina surgery cost cost in Kolkata
Our published base prices and typical Kolkata ranges for every retina operation:
| Treatment / test | Our price | Typical Kolkata range |
|---|---|---|
| Retinal detachment surgeryper eye | from ₹22,000 – ₹25,000 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000 |
| Vitrectomyper eye | from ₹22,000 – ₹25,000 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Scleral buckle surgeryper eye | Written estimate | ₹30,000 – ₹70,000 |
| Pneumatic retinopexyper eye | Written estimate | ₹15,000 – ₹35,000 |
| Macular hole surgery (vitrectomy + ILM peel + gas)per eye | Written estimate | ₹40,000 – ₹90,000 |
| Epiretinal membrane (ERM) peelper eye | Written estimate | ₹40,000 – ₹90,000 |
| Silicone oil removalper eye | Written estimate | ₹15,000 – ₹40,000 |
| Vitrectomy combined with cataract surgeryper eye | Written estimate | ₹50,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
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.
Cashless and government schemes
Retina specialists for retina surgery 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
Frequently asked questions
How much does retina surgery cost in Kolkata?
Usually ₹40,000 to ₹1,50,000 per eye at private hospitals. Our vitrectomy and detachment surgery start from ₹22,000–25,000.
Why are retina surgery prices so different?
Mostly because of what is included: silicone oil and its removal, gas, instruments, lens and follow-up. Compare itemised estimates.
Is retina surgery covered by insurance?
Yes, by most health policies and by CGHS, WBHS and ESI, usually cashless.
Related
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.