What is it?
A small clot or cholesterol plaque, usually from the neck arteries or heart, lodges in the retinal artery. The same process causes strokes, so people with an eye stroke have a high risk of a brain stroke in the following weeks.
Vision recovery is often limited, but urgent assessment protects the other eye and the brain.
Symptoms
- Sudden painless loss of vision in one eye
- A curtain or dark area that does not lift
- Brief blackouts of vision lasting minutes (warning sign)
Risk factors and causes
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Smoking
- Heart rhythm problems
- Neck artery narrowing
Immediately. Call us and also seek a stroke assessment the same day.
Call +91 98306 66650How it is diagnosed
- Retina examination
- OCT
- FFA
- Physician tests: BP, sugar, heart and neck artery scans
Treatment options
Emergency stroke work-up
With a physician or neurologist, the same day.
Retina follow-up
To catch new vessels that may need laser or injections.
Retinal artery occlusion (eye stroke) cost in Kolkata
Consultation ₹500, OCT ₹1,000, FFA ₹3,500.
| Treatment / test | Our price | Typical Kolkata range |
|---|---|---|
| Retina specialist consultationper visit | ₹500 | ₹500 – ₹1,500 |
| 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 retinal artery occlusion (eye stroke)
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
Can vision come back after an eye stroke?
Sometimes partly, especially if blood flow returns quickly. Fast assessment matters.
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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.