Eye Care Expansion Project Positions Nepal as Global Eye Care Innovator "God of Sight" Dr. Sanduk Ruit Kicks Off Multi-City U.S. Speaking Tour
KATHMANDU, Nepal, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly three decades ago, when Dr. Sanduk Ruit and his team proposed the idea of producing high-quality intraocular lenses (IOLs) in Nepal, they were met with skepticism and criticism. The vision was dismissed as overly ambitious, an idea too bold for a developing country. Undeterred, Dr. Ruit and his team pursued their mission to establish a facility that could produce IOLs on par with leading global manufacturers. Today, the lenses manufactured at Tilganga's IOL Laboratory have been implanted in over 6.5 million eyes across the globe — a powerful testament to what determination and innovation can achieve.
Dr. Ruit is embarking on a multi-city tour across the U.S. addressing audiences about this humanitarian initiative and future to expand the facility. Expansion will allow the production of more high-quality IOLs for the treatment of those with avoidable blindness.
DR. SANDUK RUIT U.S. SPEAKING TOUR DATESPublic Invited. Unless noted, all events are free to attend.
MAY 17: WASHINGTON DC (2-5 PM)Fairfax Church of Christ 3901 Rugby Road, Fairfax, VAhttps://tinyurl.com/DrRuitInVirginia
MAY 18: WEST PALM BEACH / MIAMI (530-8 PM)Wellington Community Center12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FLTickets: https://floridanepalese.org/fundraising-dinner-with-dr-sanduk-ruit/
MAY 22: BOSTON (7-830 PM)594 Washington Street, Braintree, MAhttps:/tinyurl.com/DrRuitinBoston
MAY 23: NYC COMMUNITY COLLEGE GROUP (6-8 PM)Mainstage Theater of LaGuardia Performance Arts Center31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NYhttps://tinyurl.com/DrRuitInNewYork
MAY 25: BALTIMORE (6-9 PM)$100 dinner ticket per person 1700 Van Bibber Rd, Edgewood, MDhttps://tinyurl.com/DrRuitInMaryland
MAY 31: DALLAS (5-8 PM)The University of Texas at ArlingtonRosebud Theater, 300 W. 1st Street, Arlington, TXhttps://tinyurl.com/drruit
JUNE 1: RALEIGH, NC (330-630 PM)309 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NChttps://tinyurl.com/drruitinraleigh
JUNE 2: CHARLOTTE, NC (6-8 PM)UNCC Charlotte 9119 University Rd, Charlotte, NChttps://tinyurl.com/DrRuitInCharlotte
The Impact of Tilganga's IOL LaboratorySince its establishment in 1994, Tilganga's IOL lab has accomplished extraordinary milestones:
Production of over 6.5 million lenses distributed to more than 40 countries across Asia, Africa, and South America, significantly benefiting marginalized communities.
Annual production of 300,000 lenses, helping to meet the growing demand for affordable eye care.
Achieving ISO certification and CE marking, ensuring compliance with global safety and quality standards.
Supporting high-volume cataract surgery campaigns in remote areas, restoring sight to thousands within days.
Expanding for the Future: The Hetauda ProjectTo build on this legacy, Tilganga is planning a major expansion to Hetauda. This new facility will increase production capacity and introduce premium lens types to serve a broader international market while maintaining the focus on affordability for low-income populations.
Operating as a profit not distributing industry, the expanded lab will reinvest earnings to sustain and enhance its humanitarian mission. Key goals of the planned Hetauda IOL facility include:
Doubling production capacity to meet the increasing global demand for IOLs.
Introducing premium lenses, creating opportunities for financial sustainability and competitive participation in international markets.
Generating employment opportunities and contributing to the local economy in Hetauda.
Positioning Nepal as a global leader in eye care innovation.
While Tilganga has been able to source the land required to build the facility, the project requires an estimated investment of approximately USD 5.2 million to build and operationalize the facility.
Today, more than 6.5 million individuals have been cured of blindness owing to Tilganga's IOL lab. The planned expansion in Hetauda is an opportunity to amplify this impact, ensuring that no one remains blind because of the high cost of care, while elevating Nepal as a global leader in eye innovation. The success of this plant will position Nepal on the international stage for the manufacturing of high-precision devices with reproducible results.
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