Nepalese Surgeon Dr Sanduk Ruit Restores Sight to Over 180,000 Patients, Redefines Global Eye Care
Dr Sanduk Ruit, a renowned Nepalese eye surgeon, has transformed access to vision care worldwide by restoring sight to more than 180,000 people through cataract surgery — many of them treated free of charge in some of the world’s poorest communities.
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Cataracts remain the leading cause of blindness globally, according to the World Health Organization. Although the condition is fully treatable, millions still lose their sight simply because they cannot afford medical care.
Determined to change this reality, Dr Ruit pioneered low-cost surgical techniques and established affordable eye hospitals, while also training local surgeons across Asia and Africa to expand access to treatment in underserved regions.
Global health research consistently ranks cataract surgery among the most cost-effective medical interventions, with restored vision linked to improved employment opportunities, independence, and mental well-being.
Dr Ruit’s work has earned widespread recognition not just for its medical impact, but for its powerful humanitarian message.
His guiding principle remains clear: no one should be forced to live in darkness because they are poor.
Nepalese Surgeon Dr Sanduk Ruit Restores Sight to Over 180,000 Patients, Redefines Global Eye Care