Lahore General Hospital Resumes Corneal Transplant Surgeries After a Decade

By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan
Lahore, Pakistan — Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has reached a major milestone in healthcare by formally resuming corneal transplant surgeries after nearly ten years, under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal, Principal of the Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI) and Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC).
The revival of this highly specialized surgical service represents a significant advancement in eye care at LGH and brings renewed hope to hundreds of visually impaired patients. Recently, two patients successfully underwent corneal transplant surgeries at the hospital’s Eye Unit, highlighting LGH’s growing capability to deliver advanced medical services.
On the occasion, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal and Medical Superintendent Prof. Dr. Faryad Hussain described the achievement as a historic landmark for the institution. They praised the dedication and collective efforts of the teams at LGH, PGMI, and AMC in making this achievement possible.
Speaking on the milestone, the leadership said that vision is one of the greatest blessings of Almighty Allah, and the resumption of corneal transplantation represents a new beginning for patients who have been deprived of sight for years. They noted that this service will benefit hundreds of deserving and underprivileged patients while serving as a model of humanitarian service and community hope.
Prof. Dr. Afzal and Prof. Dr. Faryad reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening specialized medical services at LGH, ensuring quality healthcare access for all segments of society.
This achievement underscores LGH’s ongoing journey of excellence in healthcare and its dedication to providing life-changing medical interventions to the public.