Hetauda, July 18 -- Roshan Theeng has always had a passion to learn. But when the cataract that spread over his eyes cost him his eyesight when he was in the second grade in school, he could no longer read or write.

Theeng's passion to learn has been redeemed now that his eyesight has been restored. Two weeks ago, famed eye surgeon Sanduk Ruit treated him, and his reaction to being able to see again was captured in an emotional video that went viral on social media. The video shows a delighted, ecstatic Theeng running his hands over the surgeon's head after the successful surgery.

Cataracts had invaded both of Theeng's pupils three years back. Over the years, he slowly lost his eyesight, eventually going completely blind. After three year...