ISLAMABAD: PTI founder Imran Khan has stated that he has been left with only 15% vision in his right eye, according to a medical report submitted to the Supreme Court. Barrister Salman Safdar, appointed as a “friend of the court,” presented the report after meeting the jailed former prime minister.
According to the report, Imran told Safdar that he had normal 6×6 vision in both eyes until October 2025. However, he then began experiencing persistent blurred and hazy vision, which he repeatedly reported to the jail superintendent. The report claimed the jail authorities did not take timely action to address his complaints.
Moreover, the PTI founder said he later suffered a sudden and complete loss of vision in his right eye. An ophthalmologist from PIMS, Dr Muhammad Arif, examined him and diagnosed a blood clot that caused significant damage.
Khan claims medical access requests were ignored, raises broader health concerns
The report stated that despite receiving treatment, including an injection, Imran said his vision did not recover fully and he now retains only 15% vision in his right eye. Barrister Safdar also noted that during the meeting, Imran appeared visibly distressed and emotionally affected by the loss of vision and the absence of specialised medical care.
Additionally, Safdar wrote that Imran’s eyes appeared watery throughout the meeting and that he repeatedly used a tissue, indicating physical discomfort. The report further claimed that for nearly three months, the only treatment provided consisted of eye drops, which did not improve his condition.
Meanwhile, Imran also raised other health concerns, saying that despite being 73 years old, he has not received dental consultation for two years despite repeated requests. He also told Safdar that his personal physicians, Dr Faisal Sultan and Dr Asim Yusuf, had previously been allowed access, but later requests were ignored.
Furthermore, Imran said he requires regular blood tests due to his age, but the jail administration did not conduct them. The report has now become part of the Supreme Court record as proceedings continue.
