Sanduk Ruit
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
Experience & Roles
Founder & Medical Director
CurrentTilganga Institute of Ophthalmology
1994 - Present
SurgeonFounded and leads premier eye care institution
Ophthalmologist
CurrentHimalayan Cataract Project
1995 - Present
DoctorPerforms surgeries in remote areas across Asia and Africa
Their Story
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.
Achievements
- Restored sight to 130,000+ patients
- Pioneered $25 cataract surgery technique
