Imran Khan gets second eye injection during PIMS follow-up visit

Imran Khan – (Web Desk) – Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was taken to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad on Tuesday for a planned follow-up examination of his right eye. He was brought to the hospital from Adiala Jail under strict security, marking his second visit for the same treatment after earlier consultations in January. Doctors had earlier advised a series of three injections to support his recovery.

After spending nearly an hour at the hospital, he was shifted back to prison. Along with his eye examination, doctors also reviewed his heart health. His third injection is expected to be given on March 23.

Before starting the procedure, a panel of medical specialists carefully evaluated his eye. A cardiologist also performed an echocardiogram and ECG, both of which showed his heart was functioning normally, according to the hospital’s executive director.

Hospital officials said his formal consent was taken before treatment began. The injection was administered under the supervision of senior eye specialists, including experts from PIMS and Shifa International Eye Hospital.

According to the hospital statement, he was given the second anti-VEGF intravitreal injection as part of his ongoing treatment plan for the diagnosed eye condition.

The injection was delivered in an operation theatre under established medical protocols and precautionary measures.

The intervention was performed as day-care surgery, allowing for discharge later the same day. Hospital authorities stated that his vitals remained stable throughout his stay, during the procedure and in the recovery period.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was transferred to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) in Islamabad on Tuesday for a scheduled follow-up visit linked to treatment of his right eye.
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He was subsequently discharged with follow-up advice, necessary instructions and relevant medical documentation.

Imran’s health has emerged as the latest point of contention between the government and the opposition comprising PTI and the TTAP alliance after a report, submitted to the Supreme Court by his lawyer and SC’s amicus curiae Barrister Salman Safdar.

The report revealed that the PTI founder was diagnosed with a serious eye condition known as central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).

CRVO is a disorder that commonly affects older adults and is linked to underlying cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease.

Furthermore, the report stated that the former premier — who has been in jail since August 2023 — has complained of losing 85% of the vision in his right eye.

Imran, 73, has been jailed since August 2023 after convictions he and his PTI call politically motivated.

Since his 2022 ouster in a no-confidence vote, he has faced multiple cases, including over state gifts and an unlawful marriage.

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Some convictions have been suspended or overturned, with appeals pending. He denies wrongdoing.

PTI swept to power in 2018 and retains a large support base across key provinces.

For four days, PTI supporters have blocked major highways linking KP to Punjab, stranding thousands of vehicles and affecting fuel and food supplies in some areas.