Pakistans former Prime Minister Imran Khan has undergone the second phase of his eye treatment. On Tuesday, February 24, at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, he received the second dose of anti-VGEF intravitreal injection. According to Dr. Imran Sikander, the executive director of PIMS, the 74-year-old leader was brought to the hospital for follow-up care from Adiala Central Jail. Prior to and after the procedure, he remained physically stable. Following the improvement in his vision after the first dose, the second dose was administered as per medical advice. Doctors report that his eyesight has improved further. Earlier, on the night of January 24 and 25, he received the first injection in the same operating theater. This second dose was given after a month, marking the continuation of his treatment. The injection was administered with the help of a microscope by consulting ophthalmologists Dr. Muhammad Arif and Dr. Nadeem Qureshi, specialists at Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital. The procedure followed strict quality protocols and was carried out as a day-care process. Before administering the injection, a panel of specialist doctors examined his health. A cardiologist performed an ECG and echocardiogram, which yielded normal results. In addition, a general physician also examined him. After thorough assessments, he was declared clinically stable and suitable for further treatment.
