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How did Padma Shri awardee restore sight to 100,000 people?
short by / on Saturday, 13 September, 2025
Dr Sanduk Ruit, a Nepalese ophthalmologist, has restored sight to over 100,000 people worldwide. From designing $3 intraocular lenses to founding Tilganga Eye Hospital, he brings cataract surgery to remote regions. Honoured with the Padma Shri and Ramon Magsaysay Award, Ruit's innovation and compassion continue to make healthcare accessible for the underprivileged globally.
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