Imran Khan Receives Third Eye Treatment Injection
Islamabad, Pakistan – Former Prime Minister and founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Imran Khan, has received his third dose of an anti-VEGF intra-vitreal injection as part of his ongoing eye treatment. The procedure took place at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), a prominent public sector hospital in Islamabad.
According to a statement released by PIMS on Monday, Mr. Khan remained “vitally stable” throughout the entire process, encompassing the period before, during, and after the administration of the injection. He was subsequently discharged with comprehensive post-procedure care instructions and follow-up recommendations.
The hospital administration detailed that the 74-year-old former premier underwent the injection procedure “under guidance of microscopy by the surgeons.” This was carried out after obtaining Mr. Khan’s informed consent, and standard patient monitoring protocols were strictly adhered to. The statement emphasized that all necessary precautionary measures and established protocols were implemented within the operation theatre to ensure the safety and efficacy of the treatment. The procedure was conducted as a day-care surgery, minimizing the duration of his stay at the facility.
PTI Raises Concerns Over Transparency and Access
The PTI has voiced significant concerns regarding the handling of Mr. Khan’s medical treatment, particularly questioning the perceived secrecy surrounding his transportation from Adiala Jail for the procedure on his eye, which the party alleges was “deliberately” damaged. In a recent post on the social media platform X, the party posed a series of pointed questions: “Why are Imran Khan’s personal physicians being denied access? Why is his family refused a meeting? What are they hiding?” These questions highlight a broader demand for transparency and access to Mr. Khan’s medical care.
Timeline of Khan’s Eye Ailment and Treatment
The public became aware of Mr. Khan’s eye ailment for the first time when media outlets reported on his medical procedure at PIMS on January 24. The government officially confirmed this development five days after the treatment had taken place.
Later, a report submitted to the Supreme Court by senior lawyer Salman Safdar revealed the severity of Mr. Khan’s condition, stating that the incarcerated politician had lost 85 percent of the vision in his right eye. This revelation sparked a protest sit-in at the Parliament House, orchestrated by opposition parties who were demanding that Mr. Khan be allowed to receive medical treatment at a private facility of his choosing.
The timeline of Mr. Khan’s follow-up treatments indicates a consistent effort to address his eye condition:
- February 24: The PTI chief received his second dose of the anti-VEGF injection at PIMS.
- March 3: A medical board, composed of two senior doctors, examined Mr. Khan at the prison. Their assessment concluded that his vision had shown “remarkable improvement.”
- Last Week: A medical team conducted another examination of Mr. Khan at the jail, acting on the directives issued by the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
The ongoing medical interventions underscore the significant attention being paid to Mr. Khan’s health while he remains in incarceration. The PTI’s persistent questioning, however, suggests that broader issues of transparency and access to care continue to be a point of contention.
