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	\| name = Sanduk Ruit		\| name = Sanduk Ruit
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	\| caption = ~~Dr. Sanduk Ruit~~		\| caption = <!-- Caption for image -->
	\| birth_date = ~~{{Birth date and age\|~~1954~~\|9\|4}}~~		\| birth_date = September 4, 1954
	\| birth_place = Olangchung Gola, Taplejung, Nepal		\| birth_place = Olangchung Gola, Taplejung, Nepal
	\| nationality = Nepali		\| nationality = Nepali
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	'''Sanduk Ruit''' (born September 4, 1954) is a renowned [[ophthalmologist]] from [[Nepal]], celebrated for his innovative work in cataract surgery. He is the co-founder of the [[Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology]] in Kathmandu, Nepal, and has ~~been instrumental in restoring~~ sight to thousands of people ~~across Asia~~ and ~~Africa~~.		'''Sanduk Ruit''' (born September 4, 1954) is a renowned [[ophthalmologist]] from [[Nepal]], celebrated for his innovative work in the field of cataract surgery. He is the co-founder of the [[Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology]] in Kathmandu, Nepal, and is known for developing a low-cost, high-quality cataract surgery technique that has restored sight to thousands of people in Nepal and other developing countries.

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	Sanduk Ruit was born in the remote village of Olangchung Gola in the Taplejung ~~District~~ of Nepal. ~~Despite~~ the challenges of ~~growing up~~ in a remote area, Ruit excelled academically. He attended St. Robert's School in Darjeeling, India, and later ~~pursued his medical degree~~ at the [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences]] (AIIMS) in New Delhi, ~~India~~.		Sanduk Ruit was born in the remote village of Olangchung Gola in the Taplejung district of Nepal. His early life was marked by the challenges of living in a remote area with limited access to education and healthcare. Despite these challenges, Ruit excelled academically and was able to pursue higher education.

			Ruit attended St. Robert's School in Darjeeling, India, and later went on to study medicine at the [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences]] (AIIMS) in New Delhi. He completed his postgraduate training in ophthalmology at the [[Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University]] in Kathmandu.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	Ruit~~'s career in ophthalmology began~~ at the [[~~All India Institute of Medical Sciences~~]], where he ~~specialized~~ in ~~eye~~ surgery. He ~~further honed his skills in Australia, where he trained under~~ the ~~guidance~~ of [[Fred Hollows]], ~~a prominent~~ ophthalmologist known for his ~~work~~ in developing countries.		After completing his medical training, Ruit worked at the [[Bhaktapur Eye Hospital]] in Nepal, where he began to develop his interest in cataract surgery. He was inspired by the work of [[Fred Hollows]], an Australian ophthalmologist known for his efforts to combat blindness in developing countries.

	~~=== Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology ===~~		In 1994, Ruit co-founded the [[Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology]] with the aim of providing affordable eye care to the people of Nepal and training local eye care professionals. The institute has since become a leading center for eye care and research in the region.
	In 1994, Ruit co-founded the [[Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology]] with the aim of providing affordable eye care to the ~~underprivileged~~. The institute has become a center ~~of excellence in~~ eye care, research~~, and training. It is particularly known for its high-volume, low-cost cataract surgery model~~.

	=== Innovations in Cataract Surgery ===		== Innovations in Cataract Surgery ==
	Ruit is best known for developing a small-incision cataract surgery technique that is both cost-effective and ~~efficient~~. This technique ~~allows for high-quality~~ intraocular lenses to be ~~implanted at~~ a ~~fraction~~ of ~~the cost of traditional methods. His approach has been adopted in many developing countries~~, ~~significantly reducing the cost of cataract surgery and making it accessible to millions~~.		Ruit is best known for developing a small-incision cataract surgery technique that is both cost-effective and highly effective. This technique involves the use of inexpensive intraocular lenses (IOLs) and can be performed in a matter of minutes, allowing for high-volume surgeries.

	~~== Humanitarian Work ==~~		Ruit's method has significantly reduced the cost of cataract surgery, making it accessible to people in low-income countries. His work has been recognized internationally, and he has trained numerous surgeons from around the world in his techniques.
	~~Dr.~~ Ruit's ~~humanitarian efforts have taken him~~ to ~~some of the most remote and underserved regions~~ in ~~the world~~. He has ~~conducted~~ numerous ~~eye camps~~ in ~~countries such as Nepal, India, China, Bhutan, and Ethiopia, restoring sight to thousands of individuals who would otherwise remain blind~~.

	== Awards and Recognition ==		== Awards and Recognition ==
	Sanduk Ruit has received numerous awards for his contributions to ~~medicine~~ and ~~humanitarian work~~, including the [[Ramon Magsaysay Award]] in 2006. He has also been honored with the Padma Shri ~~by the Government~~ of India and the ~~National Order~~ of ~~Merit by the King of Bhutan~~.		Sanduk Ruit has received numerous awards for his contributions to ophthalmology and public health, including the [[Ramon Magsaysay Award]] in 2006. He has also been honored with the [[Padma Shri]], one of India's highest civilian awards, for his efforts in restoring sight to the blind.

			== Legacy ==
			Ruit's work has had a profound impact on global eye care, particularly in developing countries. His commitment to providing affordable and accessible eye care has inspired many in the field of ophthalmology and public health.

	== Also see ==		== Also see ==
			* [[Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology]]
	* [[Fred Hollows]]		* [[Fred Hollows]]
	* [[Cataract surgery]]		* [[Cataract surgery]]
	* [[Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology]]
	* [[Ramon Magsaysay Award]]		* [[Ramon Magsaysay Award]]

	~~== References ==~~
	* "The Barefoot Surgeon: The Inspiring Story of Dr. Sanduk Ruit, the Eye Surgeon Giving Sight and Hope to the World's Poor" by Ali Gripper.
	* "Dr. Sanduk Ruit: The God of Sight" - Documentary by Al Jazeera.

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{{Infobox person
| name = Sanduk Ruit
| image = Sanduk_Ruit.jpg
| caption = Dr. Sanduk Ruit
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1954|9|4}}
| birth_place = Olangchung Gola, Taplejung, Nepal
| nationality = Nepali
| occupation = Ophthalmologist
| known_for = Co-founder of the [[Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology]]
}}

'''Sanduk Ruit''' (born September 4, 1954) is a renowned [[ophthalmologist]] from [[Nepal]], celebrated for his innovative work in cataract surgery. He is the co-founder of the [[Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology]] in Kathmandu, Nepal, and has been instrumental in restoring sight to thousands of people across Asia and Africa.

== Early Life and Education ==
Sanduk Ruit was born in the remote village of Olangchung Gola in the Taplejung District of Nepal. Despite the challenges of growing up in a remote area, Ruit excelled academically. He attended St. Robert's School in Darjeeling, India, and later pursued his medical degree at the [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences]] (AIIMS) in New Delhi, India.

== Career ==
Ruit's career in ophthalmology began at the [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences]], where he specialized in eye surgery. He further honed his skills in Australia, where he trained under the guidance of [[Fred Hollows]], a prominent ophthalmologist known for his work in developing countries.

=== Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology ===
In 1994, Ruit co-founded the [[Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology]] with the aim of providing affordable eye care to the underprivileged. The institute has become a center of excellence in eye care, research, and training. It is particularly known for its high-volume, low-cost cataract surgery model.

=== Innovations in Cataract Surgery ===
Ruit is best known for developing a small-incision cataract surgery technique that is both cost-effective and efficient. This technique allows for high-quality intraocular lenses to be implanted at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. His approach has been adopted in many developing countries, significantly reducing the cost of cataract surgery and making it accessible to millions.

== Humanitarian Work ==
Dr. Ruit's humanitarian efforts have taken him to some of the most remote and underserved regions in the world. He has conducted numerous eye camps in countries such as Nepal, India, China, Bhutan, and Ethiopia, restoring sight to thousands of individuals who would otherwise remain blind.

== Awards and Recognition ==
Sanduk Ruit has received numerous awards for his contributions to medicine and humanitarian work, including the [[Ramon Magsaysay Award]] in 2006. He has also been honored with the Padma Shri by the Government of India and the National Order of Merit by the King of Bhutan.

== Also see ==
* [[Fred Hollows]]
* [[Cataract surgery]]
* [[Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology]]
* [[Ramon Magsaysay Award]]

== References ==
* "The Barefoot Surgeon: The Inspiring Story of Dr. Sanduk Ruit, the Eye Surgeon Giving Sight and Hope to the World's Poor" by Ali Gripper.
* "Dr. Sanduk Ruit: The God of Sight" - Documentary by Al Jazeera.

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