For once I wholeheartedly agree with your editorial, on Dr Ruit ('The vision thing', #313). Ten years ago Dr Ruit cured a chronic eye problem our baby daughter had in a week without medication or surgery (he taught us a massage technique instead), and for a one-time fee of Rs 5.

I am pleased he is finally receiving much-deserved international attention for his wonderful work. The fact that his outreach eye camps went into the remotest regions of Nepal even during the deadliest times of the conflict is awe-inspiring. He is a man of the people who insists that even ministers and other self-appointed VIPs get in line to see him, just like the rest of us. Dr Ruit and his dedicated team of prot?g?s, such as Dr Suman Thapa, are nothing short of miracle workers and Dr Ruit should be declared a national treasure.

Any prospective international donors searching for a worthy cause in Nepal need look no further than Dr Ruit. Nobody will put your money to better use. And if any domestic 'fat cats' want to rejuvenate their souls a tad, I cannot suggest a more result-oriented man of vision than Dr Ruit. Heck, buy the good doctor a heli-ambulance and see how many more thousands he reaches and gives back the gift of sight.

God bless Dr Sanduk Ruit and all those like him. Nepal cannot do without you.

Sanjeeb B Shrestha,
Kopundole