Core Viewpoint - The integration of "production, education, research, and application" is essential for cultivating interdisciplinary ophthalmology talents, as highlighted by industry experts at the 29th Academic Conference of the Chinese Medical Association in Ophthalmology [2] Group 1: Talent Development - The establishment of a "soil-seed-forest" talent ecosystem and a multi-level network layout by Aier Eye Hospital aims to address the uneven distribution of medical resources and alleviate the shortage of talent in the ophthalmology field [2] - Aier Eye Hospital promotes the downward transfer of experts and graded referral systems to enhance the accessibility of ophthalmology services [2]