What is it?
When a blood vessel in the retina bleeds, the blood spreads into the jelly that fills the eye and blocks light. Vision can drop from a few cobwebs to only seeing hand movements.
Because the bleeding can hide a retinal tear or detachment behind it, an ultrasound (B-scan) is done the same day if the retina cannot be seen.
Symptoms
- Sudden shower of dark floaters or 'smoke'
- Reddish or dark haze
- Sudden severe loss of vision in one eye
- Vision worse in the morning (blood settles overnight)
Risk factors and causes
- Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (most common)
- Retinal tear during vitreous separation
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Eye injury
- Wet AMD (less common)
Same-day check, especially if you are not diabetic, because a hidden retinal tear needs urgent laser.
Call +91 98306 66650How it is diagnosed
- Dilated examination
- B-scan ultrasound to check the retina behind the blood
- OCT and FFA once the blood clears
Treatment options
Wait and watch
Small bleeds often clear in 4 to 12 weeks. Sleep with the head raised and avoid heavy exertion.
Laser and injections
To treat the diabetic or vein-related cause once the view allows.
Vitrectomy
If the blood does not clear, if a detachment is found on B-scan, or sooner in one-eyed patients.
Vitreous haemorrhage cost in Kolkata
At Spectra, a B-scan costs ₹1,000, laser ₹3,000 per session, an anti-VEGF injection ₹10,000–12,000, and vitrectomy from ₹22,000–25,000. Across Kolkata, vitrectomy for vitreous haemorrhage typically costs ₹40,000 to ₹1,20,000.
| Treatment / test | At Spectra | Typical Kolkata range |
|---|---|---|
| B-scan ultrasound of the eyeper test | ₹1,000 | ₹800 – ₹1,500 |
| Retina specialist consultationper visit | ₹500 | ₹500 – ₹1,500 |
| Retinal laser (one session)per session per eye | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 – ₹8,000 |
| Anti-VEGF injection (Spectra standard)per injection | ₹10,000 – ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 – ₹30,000 |
| Vitrectomyper eye | from ₹22,000 – ₹25,000 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
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 vitreous haemorrhage
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. Aniruddha Maiti
MBBS, DO, DNB, FVRS, FICO, MRCS (Edinburgh), FACS
10,000+ vitreo-retinal operations since 2008, former Head of Retina at Susrut Eye Foundation, ASRS Honor Award recipient.
- Macular hole & ERM surgery
- Complex retinal detachment
- Diabetic vitrectomy
- Anti-VEGF & Ozurdex
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. 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
Will the blood clear by itself?
Often, in 1 to 3 months. But the cause must still be treated, and a B-scan is needed to make sure the retina behind is attached.
When is surgery needed?
When the blood does not clear in about 4 to 12 weeks, when the retina is detached, or sooner if the other eye has poor vision.
What does vitrectomy for vitreous hemorrhage cost?
From ₹22,000–25,000 at Spectra Eye Hospital; typically ₹40,000 to ₹1,20,000 across Kolkata.
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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.