Retina care in Kolkata
The retina is the thin layer of nerve tissue at the back of the eye that turns light into sight. Problems there, from diabetes, age or a tear, often start without pain, and some need treatment within hours. Spectra Eye Hospital's retina team handles diagnosis, laser and injections, and arranges vitreoretinal surgery when it is needed.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ananyabrata Das, MBBS, DOUpdated 22 October 2026
Conditions treated
- Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema: leaking or blocked vessels from long-standing diabetes
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD): blurred or bent central vision in older adults; the "wet" type needs injections
- Retinal vein occlusion: a blocked vein, often linked to blood pressure
- Retinal tears and detachment: an emergency. See floaters and flashes
- Central serous retinopathy: fluid under the retina, common in stressed working adults
- Retinopathy of prematurity: screening for premature babies
Tests
Most retina problems are found with a dilated examination: drops widen the pupil so the doctor can see the whole retina. OCT is a painless scan that maps the retina's layers in micrometres, and is how macular swelling is measured and followed. Fundus photographs record the retina for comparison at the next visit.
Treatments
- Anti-VEGF injections into the eye under numbing drops, for wet AMD, diabetic macular oedema and vein occlusions. Usually monthly at first, then spaced out.
- Laser to seal leaks, treat oxygen-starved retina, or wall off a tear before it becomes a detachment.
- Vitrectomy and detachment surgery, arranged with a vitreoretinal surgeon when needed.
Questions
How often should a diabetic get a retina check?
Once a year at least, more often if changes are found or during pregnancy.
Are retina injections painful?
The eye is numbed with drops first. Most people feel pressure for a second, not pain.
Can a retinal detachment be fixed?
Usually, with surgery. The sooner it is repaired, the better the vision that is saved.