🇳🇵 Dr Sanduk Ruit: The Gift of Sight | 101 East

Nepal's Himalayan mountain range is one of the most picturesque places in the world. But its stunning beauty is fading from view for many of the villagers who call the region home. Exposure to ultraviolet rays at such high altitudes is causing many to lose their sight.
Ophthalmologist Dr Sanduk Ruit has made it his life mission to bring sight to everyone who needs it, regardless of their ability to pay. Known in Nepal as the "God of Sight", Ruit has helped more than 100,000 people blinded by cataracts see again. His surgeries often take him into the remote mountains, where patients are too poor and weak to travel to his clinic in the capital, Kathmandu.
In such isolated landscapes, the doctor and his team set up eye camps, performing free, astonishingly fast surgeries using a stitch-free simple surgical technique called 'Ruitectomy', which he pioneered. The procedure is now replicated across the developing world.
His assembly line-like surgeries are astonishingly fast. During his time in the Bamti district, he aims to complete 50 surgeries each day while doctors in the West only do 10 to 15 on a busy day.
Now, a young female doctor from a remote Indonesian island is travelling to the Himalayas for a month-long boot-camp with Dr Ruit, hoping to acquire the skills to bring back the gift of sight to her people.
From Nepal to Indonesia, 101 East visits communities paralysed by preventable blindness and meets the doctors whose mission is to restore sight, and more importantly hope.
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[@roshanphuyal958]

GOD OF LIGHT ... SHOULD BE AWARDED WITH NOBAL PRIZE

[@dipeshlama5924]

sujal koirala goodwill

[@lazyfitnyinbaa4792]

He is already awarded my Asian Nobel peace award called magsaysay award.

[@marcus.the.younger]

@@sujalkoirala3675 well there is medicine... I dont know if you guys know ... But sanduk ruit invented *ruitectomy* the easiest and cheapest method of eye surgery for cataract... The surgery take like 5min

[@itnala]

He s not in the west or researching with any top university. How can he get the Nobel prize. All that is for privileged few .

[@abhinavregmi2490]

sujal koirala for medicine

[@iknowplaces5743]

the biography of dr ruit is in our nepali book class 10

[@toxicvoid0663]

Manish Neupane i wish hamro palo ma pani vayeko vaye hunthyo.😢😢

[@AnjaliSharma-eu9hh]

Same here

[@pabitraraut2700]

Mero pani xa padeko hijo

[@sumitmainali9146]

Hamro ma ni

[@anisths5647]

Me too from the book☺☺☺☺

[@cashatgaming6882]

Who says Nepal a poor country. It is a country of pride for people all over the world

[@backoffindia2084]

Time come to look back and see aggrement an treaty and give Nepal his own land kumaun gadhwal daarjeling sikkim. East upto TEEESTA RIVER AND WEST UPTO SUTLEJ RIVER. WE CAN REMAIN FOREVER AS GOOD FRIENDS BUT INDIA MUST GIVE BACK NEPAL LAND WHICH ONLY NEPAL HAS CLAIM TO IT. TRUTH IS TRUTH AND NO ANY INDIAN IS READY TO HEAR THE TRUTH. BUT TRUTH WILL ALWAYS BE VICTORIOUS ONE DAY OR SOME DAY. HUMAN SHOULD BE AFRAID OF SUPERPOWER BEYOND HUMAN CIVILIZATION GOD.

[@sujalkoirala3675]

What do you mean aren't pride and wealth mutually exclusive?

[@basantapant5432]

Can you believe my motherland gives birth to this god. He is our national hero. Proud to watch his success and kindness

[@AdBENture]

I've been to Nepal 3 times...and never amazed by their big hearts and hospitality. Being a medical doctor myself and working in Ophthalmology, it blessed my heart so much to see this. God bless you, Dr Ruit and all your team..

[@surajrai3368]

there is nothing beautiful other then seeing people happy....Dr Sanduk Ruit cheers!

[@sagarthapakazi9794]

I pray to God give this man my 5years of life so that he could live longer and help others .huge respect sir .

[@jennydkwong]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@RahulKumar-ot8kj]

Please tell me where is the hospital Dr Sandhu raut sit and bcz I want my parents eyes need surgery

[@pratikshrestha823]

Tilganga eye hospital Kathmandu

[@mariyumgee7515]

one of the most beautiful documentaries ad the legend men, may god bless him and empower more men like him, glad lots of doctors are following his path, #respect:)

[@backoffindia2084]

Time come to look back and see aggrement an treaty and give Nepal his own land kumaun gadhwal daarjeling sikkim. East upto TEEESTA RIVER AND WEST UPTO SUTLEJ RIVER. WE CAN REMAIN FOREVER AS GOOD FRIENDS BUT INDIA MUST GIVE BACK NEPAL LAND WHICH ONLY NEPAL HAS CLAIM TO IT. TRUTH IS TRUTH AND NO ANY INDIAN IS READY TO HEAR THE TRUTH. BUT TRUTH WILL ALWAYS BE VICTORIOUS ONE DAY OR SOME DAY. HUMAN SHOULD BE AFRAID OF SUPERPOWER BEYOND HUMAN CIVILIZATION GOD.

[@SeanCleverly]

As an Australian man with good vision i can only imagine how hard life must be for these people. They are not just poor and isolated, but blind and unwanted in many cases, even by their own families. We in the civilized, so called, world have no idea, i am in awe of men and women like Dr's Ruit and Yoice and all the others who work so tirelessly, to give these people back something, which so many of us take for granted. Thank you to you all, each and everyone of you who give such hope, joy and dignity to so many. God bless you.

[@tommybro5313]

Capitalism

[@backoffindia2084]

Time come to look back and see aggrement an treaty and give Nepal his own land kumaun gadhwal daarjeling sikkim. East upto TEEESTA RIVER AND WEST UPTO SUTLEJ RIVER. WE CAN REMAIN FOREVER AS GOOD FRIENDS BUT INDIA MUST GIVE BACK NEPAL LAND WHICH ONLY NEPAL HAS CLAIM TO IT. TRUTH IS TRUTH AND NO ANY INDIAN IS READY TO HEAR THE TRUTH. BUT TRUTH WILL ALWAYS BE VICTORIOUS ONE DAY OR SOME DAY. HUMAN SHOULD BE AFRAID OF SUPERPOWER BEYOND HUMAN CIVILIZATION GOD.

[@nischaltamang908]

Sanduk Ruit went to study in Australia

[@mohammadmamun6393]

Perfect Human Being❤Respect From Bangladesh🇧🇩In This World Nothing to be compare with him,He Is One Man Army.This Is fabulous Inspiration Around The World.💘

[@birodhghising]

Oops! made me cry at 17:30"... God bless you doctor. Long live!

[@firstlove2508]

I bow to the Dr. Ruit and his student Dr. Joice from Indonesia. These are the true spirit and emotions that we all should have. Watching those happy faces and dancing, singing moments are one of the best things. The world is beautiful Everyone deserve to see it.

[@SeemaKumari-mo8st]

Any any treatment for eyesight which is lost due to meningitis

[@miszAyin]

This Dr. is just an amazing person. Using his skills to help people. I know some Dr. using his skills to charge people with lots of money. But not him. I hope more young Doctors will be trained under him

[@4yearsago343]

Because of expensive tuition fees of medical schools and expensive machine and tools

[@chiranbhandari3192]

Dr. Ruit is the LIVING LEGEND OF THIS WORLD....I know one day sooner than later....He will be awarded with prestigious NOBLE PEACE PRIZE......which will be the proudest moment for our country Nepal....

[@pradipkhadka6293]

Dear sir, As a fellow nepales citizen I would like to count you on the toppest or leading idols at my entire life.The campaigns or helping task that you have done,I heartly appreciate a big solute or bow down my head on behalf of those past and future entire patients that has got a full sight to see this beautiful eyes.I hope your helping hands will be gone to entire remote area of nepal and around the world....👀👀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✌✌✌❤

[@sabitakc7186]

This documentary made me cry. In this world, there are people with a good heart trying ever best possible to help others. Looking these good sides I feel so proud being a Nepali. God bless you Sir Sanduk Ruit.

[@shraddhakhatiwada9954]

i have my eyesight checked by him always,,,,,,,,i love him so much...he is truly amazing

[@Anurag-st7wl]

The story of the our untold heroes should be brought before the country. Salute Dr. Ruit!!

[@gorkha8696]

I feel proud after watched this.i had also did small opretion by Dr sanduk ruit 20 years before.long live Dr sanduk.

[@achyutpaudel4156]

Living legend. Proud to have you as a Heroic Nepali sir. ❤

[@deadmansanjay7294]

One of the most inspirational man from our country who helped poor nepalese and other people in the world I thanks aljazeera for making This beautiful documentry about the doctor sanduk Ruit

[@traveldiaries2722]

Nepal is a beautiful country with full of beautiful nature. And Nepal is a still a rich country than some other countries. But the only thing making it worse in Nepal is a corrupted politicians.

[@aawashniroula4683]

True word🥺

[@sudatmanandhar8607]

Hey i'm happy to be one of his patients as i have myopia eye defect.He's a good doc,hope he keeps up the good work he's doing for Nepal & other countries.

[@rohanshresthavlogs]

Tears roll down through eyes while watching this video.proud of Dr. Ruit.

[@techbuzz1507]

A very touching and fulfilling documentary i have watched in a while. When people removed their cover and opened their eyes...wow. YOu just have to lo and behold those seconds of beautiful sight!!! I am so jealous that Sanduk Rui can feel that pride of being able to give them such a joy. But unfortunately there are many who are left behind without eyesight. Hope there are dedicated surgeons with kind heart like these pros.

[@rabirai3280]

Dr Ruit is probably one of the kindest human being in world. His dedication can't be described easily.

[@ramananarjun]

Beautiful story!! the all world, politicians and ppl that want to steer war in this world need to see this and understand simply being a good human beings and do good for fellow human being makes the world much more happier place to leave, much better then unknown heaven that we all trying to reach some day.

[@kabitaoli3511]

One of the beautiful and inspiration documentaries I have ever seen. Dr. Ruit's hardwork and sacrifice towards the people who believe in gods is really an amazing example. And this always inspires me to work more harder even in failures too..

[@shawnrufus7579]

excellent story, thanks

[@nerinav]

Dr Sanduk Ruit is a True Nepali Hero. Nobel laureate of the future. A living example that you can succeed and get international recognition while working in Nepal. No need to work abroad for international recognition . He and his Tilganga team were even invited and appreciated by North Korea. Red Salute ❗ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@buddyrichrocks]

This is the way we should be. Learning from and taking care of our fellow citizens. This doco goes well beyond healthcare. Spread the word. Thankyou Dr. Ruit, Fred Hollows and your dedicated teams.

[@donerastrabadi]

when i see this documentary i just cry . didn't come any word to say him dr sanduk ruit salute to sir

[@ollyng2048]

A big respect to you Sir and your team..and thnx al jazeera for this video..

[@karmagaming7814]

I must say that this documentary is one of my favourite documentary of my entire life...

[@pyakuman]

This documentary is truly incredible. Every time i want to be inspired to bring a smile to other's lives, i come to this documentary. I would want to thank Dr. Ruit and his incredible work and legacy he is leaving in this world. Thank you Al Jazeera for filming. True success is in service.

[@prajeanmaharjan8459]

Goosebumps . Dr.Ruit - God of Sight. 💕

[@user-fb2kp5uw8k]

*This is such a heart warming documentary* ♥️ Bless you Dr.ruit 🙌

[@sushmitarai6386]

Tears of happiness is coming from my eyes while watching this.

[@thinleytsomoyl3100]

I am glad I was able to get my eyes checked once from him ,he's an amazing man doesn't take any pride o we his success not even a little. He's the compassionate one and it's great that people are getting to see this video.

[@kaledai0155]

I am sad to hearing that,Nepal is the poorest country in world. Are we? I don't agree with that statement. We are rich by different culture, beautiful nature and kind people. Anyways Hats up Dr. Thank you so much for bringing brightness to their lives.

[@RomanchRayamajhi]

most inspiring people, great person Dr. Sanduk Ruit, who believes on humankind.

[@sushmitarai6386]

We are proud of you Dr Sanduk Ruit.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼may long live.god bless him.

[@indrachauhan98]

Thank you 💞 Dr. Ruit🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@gurungshanti1093]

"LIVING SAINT". 101 EAST, THANKYOU.

[@bibeshpun6025]

A Nepali son born by an era, doctor Sanduk Ruit, salutes you from the bottom of his heart. You are the pride of all Nepalis .

[@rajanpaudel8799]

Thankyou god for sending this man in our earth. World needs more people like him.

[@tenzinrabzay9232]

Truly a living legend of this 21 century.

[@eagerdip8086]

He is real gem for the people of world... We are proud to have you Dr Sunduk

[@dipeshrai1485]

No word can define you dr.ruit how great you are..you share your sergical skill to fellow dr.all over the world so that no one will stay in darkness.the world is beautiful everyone deserve to see it. live long life jai nepal.

[@jentilg07]

What a man, so simple and humble ! Utmost respect and love to this great man 🙏

[@bnodbond]

A real hero...huge huge huge amount of respect to you SIR🙏

[@suhangmaphago3734]

What a great personality exit in our community...with a beautiful soul...this documentary touched everybody's heart..love to see anglamu's reaction... thank you Sir...

[@Pluto-ic4dj]

The most precious gem of Nepal as well as whole world Dr.Sanduk Ruit🇳🇵🇳🇵..

[@karkirebuk9018]

Legend Man Deserves Huge Respect Proud Of Nepali People’s Proud of Nepal

[@ishanapun1095]

It is such a pleasure to watch this documentary...... Living god to provide sight of nepal dr. Ruwit......

[@subinpoudel2935]

My heart wants to speak out for these aspiring , inspiring doctors . Dr Ruit has highlighted the word humanity again . 🇳🇵

[@rebel0086]

living legend and hero Dr Sanduk..we nepalese are proud of him

[@harishmahara7204]

True god. Your what a doctor should be. May you stay blessed and healthy for many years to come. We need you.

[@geleklobsang5169]

Awaken mind the perfect meaning of DR sir you are living life simply giving life and the light billions of bow Down for you Nobel work, wish you goodluck always..

[@anilthapa8205]

Worth nobel prize great docter. great neplease

[@somsapkota8843]

Im here after reading Dr Ruit biography by Ali Gripper. He is indeed a god of a sight. Nepal is very proud of you Dr Saab.

[@insidenepal3660]

One man is trying to change that ❤️❤️❤️

[@Mayalaera]

Wowwww what an amaizing feelings god bless u team

[@pemalhamo1470]

God bless u doctor...u r truly amazing and u r gifted by the god

[@kishoresunar7927]

The problem is, in this wonderful new modern world we live in, well, it can be hard to find a true man like Dr Sanduk Ruit :- This man is ineffable and he has been Harbinger for many poor families .Great work sir Dr Sanduk Ruit

[@srijanaadhikari5992]

No matter how poor we seem, Person like Dr Sanduk Ruit enlightens our nation with wealth of humanity, kindness and love for everyone. He is a living god. So much respect 😭🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rabindrakunwar31]

A huge salute, We are proud of you Dr. Ruit, god bless you !

[@nwich43]

How a good doctor u r in right place. Lovg live with you and you team.

[@bishnukarki4106]

The best documentary ever

[@Garbuja]

thank you al zajeera,proud of dr. sanduk ruit our visible god🙏🙏🙏🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@nabingubhaju441]

Its amazing & awesome, he is real super man for all over the world, thank you dr. Ruit

[@chhiringgoleychhiringgoley617]

Namaste to you great doctors. Thank you from heartily.

[@ashishsarumagar8137]

Truly motivation for people like us. It motivates us to help people. Thanks al jazeera for Making documentaries on such a beautiful personnel with good heart and goal, which is in need on the countries like Nepal and other developing countries. Cheers

[@laxmanwaiba4748]

Thank you so much for everything

[@samyogsapkota1150]

Dr Ruit is inspiration for those who wants to serve people whether from any field they are expertise

[@micknangchen6413]

What a inspiration!! thank you 🙏🏻 PEACE ☮️

[@nepaliketo4999]

Wow....!! A huge respect to Dr Ruit.... Proud to be Nepali.

[@RaginYak]

Al Jazeera, wow !! Now, this is called top class journalism. Kudos.

[@gunjaksthapa2721]

real true hero of Nepal.... salute you 😍😍😍😍

[@rajupaudel6189]

गर्ब लाग्छ यति ठुलो मिडीया मा हाम्रो डक्टर को महान कार्य को डाकुमेन्ट्री हेर्न पाउँदा ।

[@luckyangel4668]

Thank you sir for this wonderful deeds. I am very touched and bit emotional by your service to those needy people. I think we don’t need to search god in idols as god himself lives among us. May you and your selfless service flourished all over the world.

[@sunitapaneru145]

wonderful

[@povvlog2078]

I am proud That He is from my Country. God Bless you

[@pungkhulemaila9546]

Thank you al jazeera english ,for such a great and emotional video.

[@sunilbhandar8943]

God bless you Dr.Ruit. Always be happy and healthy.

[@jenishgurung423]

God always bless you and your team We proud of you and we are glad that you are from our country lots of love lots of blesses for you and for your team ❤️😇🥰

[@ST-lz9ds]

No words to describe Dr Ruit. A living God who exists. I hope I can do some volunteer for him soon. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@subashthapa815]

Really heart touched❤❤❤

[@ThePabit]

awesome person ever lived ! Hats off to you sir!

[@nortop007]

Appreciate you and Thank you 🙏🏽

[@durganandsah3371]

Proud to be Nepalese. 😍😍🙏🙏🙏 I am inspired a lot from Dr. Sanduk Ruit.

[@teatualasi5676]

Good to know that international doctors also coming to learn from him

[@grgcnrohit2599]

Got tears in my eyes after watching this video

[@punshalik94]

so nice we love this video's

[@ibnawf112]

... God bless this man ❤❤❤❤❤

[@4yearsago343]

Wow Godbless Doctor Ruit more and give him long life🙏 Doc Sanduk Ruit deserves the highest accolades of the world👏👏👏 But i doubt the medical business sector will applauds him.

[@negamistica2253]

I almost cry of joy. I wish I had study Medicine, but I went for Chemistry.

[@arpanpandit4232]

Best wishes.

[@nirmalkhatri1805]

Doctor you are god 🙏 for us Lots of love and hugs respect.

[@ShrawanKumar-cz3hp]

Good job dr sanduk ruit.

[@GAMING_G19]

THE LIVING LEGEND OF NEPAL..THE GOD OF EYE 👀👀👁️👁️🙏🙏🙏🙏