This event was key to the Human Planet series, because it exemplified how humans are, as series producer Dale Templar said, “Without a doubt, the most ingenious, clever species on the planet.”

 

However, it also led to another fantastic event. Since airing in February 2011, and subsequently journeying all over the world, the program brought light and attention to the outreach team's work that had never been witnessed by a world-wide audience before. E-mails of compassion quickly began making their way to Drs. Ruit and Tabin, and before they knew it, they were flooded with support.

 

It is all for the work of two men, who made it their personal goals to eradicate as much unnecessary blindness in their lifetimes as possible. That caught the attention of a BBC Earth team, who in turn opened the eyes of millions of viewers…

 

The possible would still be impossible.

 

Not what you’d expect from a natural history documentary, but you should expect nothing less from BBC Earth. An excellent outcome, and most definitely a reason to celebrate human life on planet Earth.