Imran Khan Receives Second Eye Treatment at PIMS During Follow-Up Visit
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan was brought to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad on February 24, 2026, for a scheduled follow-up eye treatment as part of ongoing care for a retinal condition affecting his vision. The procedure marked the second anti-VEGF intravitreal injection administered under medical supervision, hospital officials confirmed.
According to PIMS medical staff, Mr. Khan was examined by a board of specialists, including a cardiologist and a physician, before the procedure. The eye injection was performed under standard monitoring protocols by ophthalmology experts from PIMS and Al-Shifa Eye Hospital. He remained clinically stable before, during, and after the day-care procedure and was discharged with follow-up care instructions.
Party’s Response and Calls for Transparency
While hospital officials described the procedure as successful, PTI leaders have raised concerns over the lack of detailed medical disclosure and called for independent access to Khan’s treatment. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan reiterated that the former prime minister’s personal physicians and family members should be allowed to participate in his medical care, arguing that transparency is essential given his incarceration status and ongoing health issues.
The party’s objections reflect broader political sensitivities surrounding Mr. Khan’s health, including complaints about previous restrictions on medical access and ongoing legal battles related to his detention.
Background on Treatment
The anti-VEGF injections are typically used to treat retinal vein occlusion and other vascular issues of the eye. They aim to reduce swelling and abnormal blood vessel growth that can impair vision. Khan’s treatment regimen includes multiple scheduled injections, with a third dose reportedly planned in the coming weeks as part of the ongoing care plan.
Mr. Khan has been in custody since 2023 following convictions that he and his party describe as politically motivated, a claim denied by authorities. His health, particularly related to his eyes, has been the subject of public discussion and legal filings, including reports submitted to the Supreme Court raising concerns about vision loss and treatment adequacy.
What’s Next
Medical officials say continued follow-up care will be provided in accordance with clinical guidance, while PTI and allied advocates continue to press for broader oversight and independent medical evaluation. The ongoing dialogue over treatment and transparency is likely to remain part of the larger national discussion on politicians’ rights and custodial care standards.
