Imran Khan who lost his eye – central retinal vein occlusion appears in whom?

of the body Eye is the most important of the sensitive parts, the eye is constantly exposed to light, oxygen and environmental pressures. This leads to “oxidative” damage and inflammation. This can lead to problems like macular degeneration and dry eye. Our daily food choices play an important role in maintaining eye health. But what happened in the case of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan…

Yes. New controversies have been created ever since the family members of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan alleged that he was being mentally and physically tortured in jail. Especially recently, the news that Imran Khan had lost his eyes in jail spread and created a lot of excitement. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that he will be shifted to another jail soon.

However, there were a lot of doubts about Imran Khan’s eye loss, and there were concerns about the lack of facilities in the jail. Due to delay in medical treatment for almost 3 years in Adiala Jail, Imran Khan has lost about 85% vision in his right eye. Also, since October 2025, Imran Khan has been experiencing continuous blurring of vision and has informed the jail authorities about this. But if they do not provide treatment, the vision is impaired. As a result, Imran Khan’s eyes were frozen, leaving only 15% of his vision.

This eye problem is not only for Imran Khan, but anyone above the age of 50 is likely to have it. What is the reason for that? Who gets central retinal vein occlusion? What are the dangers of this? Let’s know more about Annadra…

Why did Imran Khan lose 85% of his eyes?

Imran Khan, who was in Adiala Jail, lost 85% of his eyesight due to delay in treatment for three years. During the examination, blood clots were found in the blood vessels. Doctors call it Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO). Watery eyes and physical discomfort occur along with blood clots. However, he lost his eye due to the refusal of treatment.

What is Central Retinal Vein Occlusion?

Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is a blockage in the main blood vessel at the back of the eye (retinal vein). CRVO occurs when the main blood vessel that carries blood away from the retina is blocked. It causes bleeding and blurred vision. It usually occurs in people over the age of 55, due to high blood pressure or diabetes. However, the risk of complete vision loss is higher in women than in men.

What is the treatment for CRVO?

* Intravitreal injections: VEGF injections help reduce retinal swelling.
* Laser therapy (photocoagulation): used to prevent leakage of blood vessels.
* Steroids: To treat chronic macular edema.

What causes CRVO to occur?

Cholesterol (fat) accumulation and smoking both damage blood vessels. Thickens the blood then coagulates. This increases the risk of losing the eye. Once this problem occurs, the increased eye pressure blocks the outflow tract (blood flow path), causing blood to clot. However, it is necessary to take care of the eye, which is one of the sensitive organs of the body.