19/06/2025
Have you read the book 'The Barefoot Surgeon'? Do you Know why he is called by that name?
See the other photograph carefully and you will get your answer. 😊
This photo was recently clicked at Outreach Microsurgical Eye Clinic held at Phullari Gumba, Kapan.
From 13–15 June 2025, a team from the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (TIO), led by Dr. Sanduk Ruit, successfully performed 402 cataract surgeries during an Outreach Microsurgical Eye Clinic (OMEC) held at Pullahari Monastery, Kapan. This marked the 36th eye clinic hosted at the monastery by TIO — a testament to a longstanding commitment to accessible eye care through continued collaboration.
Ahead of the OMEC, TIO’s technical team conducted extensive screening camps across Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kavre and Dhading districts, identifying individuals living with cataract blindness.
TIO extends its sincere gratitude to Ananda Sangh for their continued partnership, and to other trusted partners, including volunteers from Nepal Scouts for their dedicated support throughout the outreach.