Imran Khan undergoes third eye procedure at Pims

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan underwent his third eye procedure at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) in Islamabad, hospital authorities confirmed.

Details of the procedure

According to hospital authorities, the PTI leader was brought to Pims with his consent for the medical procedure. An anti-VEGF injection was administered to Khan as part of his ongoing eye care treatment.

The procedure was carried out under medical supervision at the hospital, marking the third time the former prime minister has undergone an eye-related medical intervention at the facility.

Background

Anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) injections are a standard medical treatment commonly used to address various eye conditions. The injection works by targeting specific proteins that can cause abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye.

Imran Khan, who remains a central figure in Pakistan's political landscape, has been receiving eye care treatment that has necessitated multiple procedures. This latest visit to Pims represents the continuation of his medical regimen for the eye condition.

Hospital authorities confirmed that the PTI founder was transported to the medical facility and that the procedure was conducted with his cooperation and consent. The administration of the anti-VEGF injection is part of the treatment protocol being followed for Khan's eye condition.

Further details regarding the specific nature of the eye condition being treated or the timeline for any additional procedures were not immediately available from hospital officials.

The PTI leader has been undergoing a series of medical treatments, and the eye procedures at Pims have been part of the broader medical attention he has been receiving. The hospital confirmed that the latest procedure was completed as planned.

PTI founder Imran Khan underwent his third eye procedure at Pims, where an anti-VEGF injection was administered as part of his ongoing eye care treatment, hospital authorities confirmed.