Sanduk Ruit: The Barefoot Surgeon by Ali Gripper – Biography of Nepal’s Eye Doctor

Sanduk Ruit: The Barefoot Surgeon by Ali Gripper is a powerful and deeply moving biography of Dr. Sanduk Ruit, one of Nepal’s most admired humanitarian figures.Dr. Ruit’s journey from a remote mountain village to becoming a world-renowned eye surgeon is a story of compassion, innovation, and resilience. Trained under renowned eye specialist Fred Hollows, Ruit developed a low-cost cataract microsurgery technique that has restored sight to over 4 million people across Asia and Africa.The book captures his relentless dedication to eradicating preventable blindness, his vision for global equality in healthcare, and his role in transforming Tilganga Eye Centre into an international hub for eye care and training.Author Ali Gripper brings Ruit’s story to life with vivid detail and empathy, portraying a man whose life’s mission is rooted in kindness, service, and hope.Available now at Amaghar.com, this biography is an inspiring testament to how one person’s vision can change millions of lives.