Join us for a special Fundraising Dinner with Dr. Sanduk Ruit, the world-renowned ophthalmologist often hailed as the “God of Sight”, whose groundbreaking work has restored vision to over 180,000 people across Asia and Africa.
This inspiring evening is proudly hosted by the Nepalese Association of Florida, and all proceeds will directly support the Cure for Blindness Program, led by Dr. Ruit himself. Your generosity will help bring life-changing cataract surgery to those in need—especially in underserved and remote communities around the world.
Come hear Dr. Ruit’s incredible story, enjoy Nepali culture and cuisine, and be a part of transforming lives through the gift of sight.
Together, let’s light up the world—one restored vision at a time.

May 18th, 2025
5.30 PM Onwards
Lake View Room, Village of Wellington
12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Fl 33414
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Dr. Sanduk Ruit, a renowned ophthalmologist from Nepal, has restored the sight of over 180,000 people across Asia and Africa using low-cost small-incision cataract surgery. He co-developed affordable intraocular lenses in 1995 and founded the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, which manufactures these lenses for under $5 and provides free or affordable eye care, especially in remote regions via mobile eye camps.
Often referred to as the “God of Sight”, Dr. Ruit has received numerous honors for his humanitarian work: Ramon Magsaysay Award (2006) for placing Nepal at the forefront of cost-effective cataract surgery. Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia (2007) for his medical and humanitarian service. ISA Award for Service to Humanity (2023) from the King of Bahrain with a $1 million prize. Other major awards include the Padma Shree (India, 2018), Asian of the Year (2007), Prince Mahidol Award (Thailand), National Order of Merit (Bhutan), and the Asia Game Changer Award (2016).
In 2021, he co-founded the Tej Kohli & Ruit Foundation, aiming to screen 1 million people and cure 300,000 of cataract blindness by 2026. Dr. Ruit’s methods are now taught in U.S. medical schools, with a 98% success rate comparable to Western techniques, and have benefited people in over 60 countries.