Imran Khan receives fourth dose of eye injection: PIMS
PTI Founder Imran Khan. Photo: File
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) said on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan received a fourth dose of an intravitreal injection as part of his eye treatment.
According to a statement, Imran was brought to PIMS for follow-up eye treatment on April 28. “Prior to the procedure, he was examined by ophthalmologists and was found to be clinically stable. His optical coherence tomography was performed, which showed clinical improvement.”
“After obtaining informed consent and under standard monitoring, while adopting all precautionary measures and protocols in the operation theatre, he was administered the fourth intravitreal injection under microscopic guidance by surgeons,” the statement said.
Stating that the procedure was performed as a day-care surgery, PIMS said Imran “remained vitally stable before, during, and after the procedure,” adding that he “was discharged with instructions for further care, follow-up advice, and documents.”
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Meanwhile, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar, in a post on X, said it had just been confirmed to him that Imran was taken to PIMS last night for an eye injection and a medical check-up.
“I would add that whatever the treatment, our concern remains unanswered — Imran and Bushra Bibi should be shifted to a hospital for treatment under the supervision of their personal doctors, accompanied by family members,” he said.
Gohar said this was their fundamental right and that they had been demanding its implementation for a long time.
It was just confirmed to me that Khan Sab was taken to PIMS last night for eye injection and medical check up.
I would add that whatever the treatment our concern remains unanswered - Khan sab and Bushra BB be shifted to Hospital for treatment under the supervision of personal…In late January, Imran was first taken to the hospital for a minor eye procedure. Five days later, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that doctors at PIMS had conducted an examination of his eyes and, after obtaining his written consent, carried out a minor medical procedure that lasted around 20 minutes.
Amid controversy surrounding the eye treatment, PIMS confirmed that Imran was administered an anti-VEGF intra-vitreal injection to treat right central retinal vein occlusion.
The confirmation came as PTI continued to express concern over the founder's health, alleging that jail authorities and the government were obstructing his treatment for a serious eye condition, and demanding immediate medical care that included Imran being treated at Shifa International Hospital.
In February, it was revealed by a report prepared by Barrister Salman Safdar on the Supreme Court’s direction that Imran had informed officials that his right eye was functioning at only 15% capacity. Safdar submitted the report to a two-member bench. As a result, the Supreme Court ordered that Imran be granted access to his personal physicians in Adiala Jail and that he be allowed telephone contact with his sons, Kasim and Sulaiman.
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Later, a medical board examining Imran reported an improvement in his eyesight and did not recommend shifting him to a hospital. According to the medical report, Imran’s vision in his right eye improved from 6/36 to 6/9, while his left eye had 6/6 vision with the use of glasses. The assessment was carried out by a board comprising Dr Nadeem Qureshi and Dr Arif, following a detailed examination at Adiala jail.
In March, another medical check-up was conducted at Adiala, after which PIMS stated that Imran had shown significant improvement in his vision following his second dose of an intravitreal anti-VEGF injection. The third dose was subsequently administered on March 23.
Imran's wife, Bushra Bibi, also underwent a medical examination at Adiala in March after complaining of pain in her right eye. She was reportedly examined by Dr Muhammad Arif Khan, head of the ophthalmology department at PIMS. The medical report stated that she had been experiencing blurred vision and black spots in her right eye; she also reported seeing flashes in the dark and said she was suffering from headaches.
The examination diagnosed Bushra Bibi with posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) in her right eye. The report also identified myopia and astigmatism. After the diagnosis, Bushra Bibi was prescribed eye drops and medication, along with the use of glasses. She was reportedly recommended a follow-up medical check-up after four weeks.
The former first lady then underwent eye surgery on the evening of April 16.
Imran and Bushra Bibi remain incarcerated in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. They were sentenced on December 20, 2025, to 17 years in prison in the Toshakhana-II case, which pertains to allegations that the couple unlawfully retained a Bulgari jewellery set gifted by the Saudi crown prince during an official visit to Saudi Arabia.
Imran has been in custody since August 2023, serving a sentence in a £190 million corruption case. He also faces pending trials under the Anti-Terrorism Act in connection with protests on May 9, 2023.