Dr Sanduk Ruit
“A lifetime’s commitment to cure
needless blindness”
Dr Sanduk Ruit
There should be no children
of a lesser God.
“Blindness does not discriminate; therefore its care too, should not. Everyone should be able to access their right to receive good sight”
-Dr Sanduk Ruit on Curing Blindness in the Developing World
THE PROBLEM
- 4 out of 5 cases of blindness are preventable
- Cataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness
- 90% of the world’s cataract blind lives in the developing world
- Blindness has a huge economic and social cost, and pushes families further into poverty
Cataracts can be cured via a simple cataract surgery; however the following barriers are a hindrance towards increased uptake:
Affordability:
Despite cataract surgery being as inexpensive as USD 40 per surgery, many families are unable to afford the cost of surgery.
Accessibility:
Many times, those living with cataracts are unable to get to a facility to avail treatment because the hospital is too far away from them.
Awareness:
At many times, people living with cataracts are unaware about the availability of treatment, and continue to live a life of needless blindness.
The Solution
High Quality,
Affordable,
& Sustainable Eye Care
At The Community
TIMELINE
Organisations
Dr Ruit affiliated organisations working towards ending avoidable blindness in the developing world:
With unparalleled vision, synchronized efforts, and continuous dedication, today, millions who were unnecessary living a life of needless blindness are able to see again.
For his efforts to cure the developing world’s,
Dr Ruit has been affectionately nicknamed the “God of Sight”
Awards & Recognitions
Order of Australia (2007)
Prime Minister National Talent Award (2019)
