- Imran Khan's eye condition has improved significantly, with his vision reported as 'almost normal', according to prison authorities who informed Pakistan's Supreme Court.
- Khan received treatment from specialists at PIMS and Alshifa Trust Eye Hospital, including Dr Muhammad Arif Khan and Dr Nadeem Qureshi.
- Medical staff monitored Khan's health closely, checking on him three times a day and keeping a full medical record since his incarceration.
- Several outside specialists have visited Khan for check-ups, indicating ongoing concern for his health.
- Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, are both receiving proper healthcare in the facility, which is a priority for the jail administration.
Pakistan's Supreme Court was informed that Imran Khan's eye condition has improved significantly, with his vision now 'almost normal'. This update precedes a hearing on his request for private treatment, emphasizing the jail administration's commitment to his healthcare.12
The report detailed that Khan was treated at PIMS by the head of ophthalmology, Dr. Muhammad Arif Khan, and Dr. Nadeem Qureshi, a vitreo-retinal surgeon from Alshifa Trust Eye Hospital. It stated, 'Consequently, significant improvement of his eye has been noticed, and his vision returned to almost normal.'
The jail administration reportedly made all-out efforts to provide Khan with the best healthcare facilities, with medical staff checking on him three times a day to monitor his meals, blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels. Several outside specialists also visited him for check-ups, indicating a thorough approach to his medical care.6
Both Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, who is also incarcerated, are receiving proper healthcare, which the jail administration considers important for their wellbeing. This proactive approach comes as Khan awaits a decision on his plea for treatment at a private hospital, underscoring the ongoing legal and health challenges he faces.7
“Prison authorities reported that Khan's vision has returned to almost normal, with medical staff monitoring his health three times daily. The Supreme Court hearing is set to address his request for private treatment, highlighting ongoing concerns about his healthcare while incarcerated.”
The Indian Express
