"Pakistan Celebrates First Successful Corneal Transplant from Female Donor"

Pakistan has achieved a significant medical milestone with its first successful corneal transplant from a female donor, restoring vision to two soldiers injured in counterterrorism efforts.

• The corneal transplantation was performed at the Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology (AFIO) in Rawalpindi, benefiting 30-year-old soldier Aliullah and 26-year-old soldier Muhammad Ali.
• This groundbreaking procedure was made possible by the corneas donated in accordance with the will of Major General (Retd) Zafar Mehdi Askaris late wife, emphasizing the importance of organ transplantation.
• The successful surgeries represent a significant advancement in ophthalmology within Pakistan, showcasing the capabilities of the Pakistan Army in addressing vision impairment among its personnel.