ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister and founder of PTI Imran Khan received the specialized eye procedure at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. Khan got treatment under high-level medical board supervision.
According to sources, Imran Khan was transported from jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences on Tuesday for specialized ocular treatment, hospital officials confirmed. Authorities said doctors carried out the visit under a pre-scheduled medical protocol.
The Executive Director of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) stated that the medical team advanced the follow-up procedure to Tuesday, although officials had earlier indicated February 25 as the tentative date.
However, doctors decided to proceed earlier in consultation with the relevant authorities.
Medical board administers an anti-VEGF injection
A high-level medical board supervised the procedure and administered the second dose of an anti-VEGF injection to Imran Khan. Doctors use this treatment to manage retinal conditions and prevent potential vision loss. The medical team performed the injection in a dedicated operating theatre equipped with advanced microscopy, while an expert surgeon led the procedure.
Procedure follows strict medical protocol
Hospital authorities emphasized that the team conducted the procedure with the former premier’s explicit consent and in line with strict medical guidelines. After completing the treatment, doctors discharged him with specific medical advice for recovery.
Meanwhile, Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry previously stated that such hospital visits occur strictly on the recommendation of jail doctors. Nevertheless, the high-profile transfer continued to attract public and media attention.
