Masters in the Making - How the Masters Video Library is Reshaping Ophthalmic Education

So much of education comes out of experience rather than textbooks. That’s certainly the case for ophthalmic surgery. Surgeons aren’t just looking to read about clinical technique, they’re searching for real-world perspective: to see how procedures unfold and how mastery evolves through peer learning. The Masters Video Library (MVL) gives what textbooks can’t: a clearer view of how surgeons think, decide and master their craft in the real world. The MVL is a free, on-demand platform featuring high-quality surgical videos presented by leading experts.

In this new article, pioneers in ophthalmology education, Dr. Erik Mertens and Mr. Richard Packard, highlight the transformative potential of video-based learning for both novice and experienced surgeons. They discuss how the MVL simplifies complex surgeries into digestible steps, promoting confidence and competence among learners. And how the library’s immersive visual experience equips users to anticipate complications, making it a valuable educational tool for continuous improvement.

The MVL provides practical insights into complex procedures, rare complications, and emerging technologies—knowledge often inaccessible through traditional textbooks or limited clinical exposure.

Read the full article here and join the MVL for free today: https://theophthalmologist.com/issues/2025/articles/september/masters-in-the-making/