19/11/2025
First-Ever Evisceration and Artificial Eye Implantation at MERF – DHQ Hospital Wana, South Waziristan Lower
Case Presentation:
A patient presented with a severe corneal ulcer and corneal melting. After thorough evaluation, the eye was deemed unsalvageable. The procedure performed was evisceration followed by artificial eye implantation — a first at MERF – DHQ Hospital Wana.
Detailed counseling was provided to the patient and attendants regarding the diagnosis, prognosis, and the need for surgical removal of the infected eye, followed by prosthetic eye implantation. All aspects of the procedure, including risks, benefits, and postoperative expectations, were clearly explained.
The surgery was successfully performed by Dr. Noor Hassan (Ophthalmologist), and the patient is now stable in the postoperative period.
MERF-Medical Emergency Resilience Foundation DHO South Waziristan
