People in Nepal often call Dr. Sanduk Ruit the “God of Sight”, because he has restored vision to thousands of people whose sight was gradually disappearing due to cataracts, which are common due to the country’s high altitudes. He has performed more than 130,000 operations, both in his centre in Kathmandu and in remote villages all over Nepal.

The poor pay nothing; wealthier people pay $100, which is still much less than such surgery costs in the ‘developed’ world. It reflects his philosophy of service – one that is shared with other equally innovative and inspiring programs that help protect and restore sight for people regardless of their income status.