What is it?
After vitrectomy the eye is filled with gas, silicone oil or fluid. Gas and oil hold the retina in place while it heals, which is why positioning matters.
Positioning aids such as a massage-type face-down pillow or a table with a cushion make the first days much easier.
Do's and don'ts
- Keep the head position exactly as advised
- Use drops 4 to 6 times a day
- Wear the shield at night for a week
- No flying, hill travel or nitrous oxide anaesthesia while gas remains
Call at once for increasing pain, vomiting, redness or falling vision.
Call +91 98306 66650Treatment options
Face-down
Usually for macular hole and some detachments, 3 to 7 days.
Side positioning
For tears on one side.
No positioning
With silicone oil or some membrane surgery.
Recovery timeline
- Week 1
Rest, drops, positioning.
- Weeks 2 to 8
Gas shrinks; vision improves gradually.
- Months 3 to 6
Final vision; new glasses; oil removal if used.
Recovery after retina surgery cost in Kolkata
Follow-up visits and OCT scans are listed in your surgery estimate.
| Treatment / test | Our price | Typical Kolkata range |
|---|---|---|
| Vitrectomyper eye | from ₹22,000 – ₹25,000 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Silicone oil removalper eye | Written estimate | ₹15,000 – ₹40,000 |
| OCT scan (retina / macula)per scan | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 |
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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Frequently asked questions
When can I return to work?
Desk work after 1 to 2 weeks for most people; heavy work after about a month.
When can I fly after retina surgery?
Only after the gas bubble has fully gone, usually 2 to 8 weeks.
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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.