Dr. Sanduk Ruit is a renowned Nepali ophthalmologist and humanitarian known as the “God of Sight.” He co-founded the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology and developed low-cost cataract surgery techniques that restored vision to hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. His innovative use of affordable intraocular lenses made cataract treatment accessible to the poor. Dr. Ruit’s work has transformed eye care in developing countries, bridging social and economic gaps and giving sight—and dignity—back to the underprivileged.
Who Are We
Ruit Foundation is a nonprofit organization driven to help people retain or regain their sight. To make that happen, we enable underserved communities to cure avoidable blindness by developing high-quality, cost-effective, sustainable eye care wherever they are.
Our Founder
Dr. Sanduk Ruit
Our Mission
By working together with numerous partner hospitals in Nepal, The Ruit Foundation has successfully cured over 50,000+ individuals of cataract blindness; a significant step towards eradicating unnecessary blindness and alleviating extreme poverty.
Our Board Members
Consisting of the prominent figures of Nepal who have been contributing significantly for the Betterment of the country through their specialized fields.