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Nearly 30 years ago, Dr. Sanduk Ruit and his team defied the odds by producing high-quality intraocular lenses (IOLs) in Nepal, restoring sight to over 6.5 million people worldwide. Now, with plans to expand and relocate the factory, your support can help bring affordable, life-changing eye care to even more in need.

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Himalayan Cataract Project (dba Cure Blindness Project) is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Help Expand Dr. Sanduk Ruit's Visionary Legacy

Through unwavering determination and innovation, Dr. Sanduk Ruit established the Intraocular Lens (IOL) Laboratory at the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, proving the doubters wrong. Today, the impact of this work is undeniable: over 6.5 million eyes across the globe have received these lenses, restoring sight and transforming lives.

Now, Tilganga is poised to build on this success with plans to
expand and relocate the factory to produce even more IOLs, reaching those still in need of affordable, high-quality eye care. A major milestone has already been achieved: the land for the new facility has been secured. But to complete this ambitious project, they need your support.

By contributing, you have the chance to be part of a legacy of innovation and global impact. Your help can ensure that countless more individuals regain their sight and reclaim their lives. Let’s rally behind visionary leaders like Dr. Ruit and bring this expansion to fruition.

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