What is it?
The uvea is the middle layer of the eye (iris, ciliary body and choroid). Inflammation can be in the front (anterior uveitis), the middle (intermediate), the back (posterior, affecting retina and choroid), or all over (panuveitis).
In India, infections such as tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis and viruses are important causes, along with autoimmune diseases. Finding the cause matters, because steroids alone can make infections worse.
Symptoms
- Red, painful eye with light sensitivity (front uveitis)
- Floaters and blurred vision (back uveitis)
- Small pupil
- Recurrent episodes
Risk factors and causes
- Tuberculosis
- Toxoplasmosis
- Viral infections (herpes, CMV)
- Ankylosing spondylitis and HLA-B27 disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Behçet's disease, VKH
- Often no cause is found
A red painful eye with light sensitivity, or sudden floaters with blurred vision, needs a check within 1 to 2 days.
Call +91 98306 66650How it is diagnosed
- Slit-lamp and dilated retina examination
- OCT for macular swelling
- FFA for retinal vasculitis
- Blood tests and chest X-ray as needed
Treatment options
Steroid and dilating drops
For front uveitis.
Steroid injections or implants
Triamcinolone around or in the eye, or a dexamethasone implant, for back uveitis and macular swelling.
Tablets
Steroids, anti-TB or antiviral treatment, or immunosuppressants with a physician.
Uveitis cost in Kolkata
At Spectra a consultation costs ₹500, OCT ₹1,000 and FFA ₹3,500. Steroid injections typically cost ₹3,000–7,000 and an Ozurdex implant ₹30,000–45,000 in Kolkata.
| Treatment / test | At Spectra | 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 |
| Triamcinolone (steroid) injectionper injection | Written estimate | ₹3,000 – ₹7,000 |
| Dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex)per implant | Written estimate | ₹30,000 – ₹45,000 |
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 uveitis
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. 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
Dr. Ananyabrata Das
MBBS (NRS), DO (RIO, Kolkata)
Founder of Spectra Eye Hospital. 30+ years of practice, including 20 years of medical retina and cataract work; Moorfields observership.
- Medical retina
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Macular degeneration
- Uveitis
Dr. Dipangshu Basu Chaudhuri
MBBS, MD (AIIMS)
AIIMS-trained ophthalmologist for medical retina, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology and uveitis.
- Medical retina
- Glaucoma
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Uveitis
Frequently asked questions
Can uveitis cause blindness?
If untreated or repeated, it can cause cataract, glaucoma and macular swelling. With proper treatment most people keep good vision.
Is uveitis contagious?
No, even when it is caused by an infection.
How long does treatment take?
An attack of front uveitis usually settles in 4 to 8 weeks. Back uveitis and chronic disease can need months of treatment.
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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.