सन्दुक रुइत
Eye Surgeon & Humanitarian
God of Sight - restored vision to 130,000+ people
Birthday
November 4, 1954
Birthplace
Olangchung Gola, Taplejung
Age
71 years old
Nationality
Nepalese
Location
Kathmandu, Nepal
Education
MBBS from King Edward Medical University, Ophthalmology from AIIMS & University of Sydney
Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology
1994 - Present
SurgeonFounded and leads premier eye care institution
Himalayan Cataract Project
1995 - Present
DoctorPerforms surgeries in remote areas across Asia and Africa
Dr. Sanduk Ruit is a world-renowned Nepali ophthalmologist who pioneered affordable microsurgical cataract procedures. He has personally restored sight to over 130,000 people across Asia and Africa, performing surgeries in remote camps where modern medical facilities are unavailable.
Dr. Ruit revolutionized cataract surgery by developing a technique that costs just $25 per procedure, making it accessible to the world's poorest. His model has been adopted globally and has transformed eye care in developing nations.