Learning ophthalmology means mastering one of medicine’s most precise and complex exams — and doing so safely, before ever seeing a patient. In this video, Christina R. Prescott, MD, PhD, vice chair for education in the Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Langone Health, shares how simulation-based learning is transforming residency training. From slit lamps to ophthalmoscopes, these tools allow trainees to practice exams, understand ocular anatomy and pathology, and collaborate with neurology and emergency medicine colleagues to improve patient care. 💬 “Simulation helps our trainees refine their skills in a low-stress setting — making the experience better for both the learner and the patient,” says Dr. Prescott. Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction: Meet Dr. Christina Prescott 00:29 — The New Ophthalmology Simulation Center 01:05 — The Technological Complexity of Ophthalmology 01:44 — The Challenge of Learning on Real Patients 02:20 — The Solution: Safe Simulation Training 03:12 — Expa...