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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan treated for eye ailment then sent back to prison
Imran Khan, who is incarcerated, was treated for a right eye condition at PIMS and received intravitreal injections as part of ongoing therapy. He had monthly anti-VEGF injections, with the last on March 23, and a fourth injection administered on April 28 before being returned to prison.
Why It Matters
The case illustrates how a high-profile political figure continues to receive medical care while in custody, and how ongoing treatment protocols are managed in the context of imprisonment.
Timeline
3 Events
Follow-up treatment and return to prison
April 28, 2026
Khan was brought to PIMS for follow-up eye treatment and received a fourth intravitreal injection, after which he was shifted back to prison.
Last anti-VEGF treatment at PIMS
March 23, 2026
Khan was last treated with an anti-VEGF injection at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on March 23, 2026, with injections being part of a monthly treatment plan.
Diagnosis of right central retinal vein occlusion
January 2026
Khan was diagnosed with right central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) in late January 2026.