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Retinal diseases have become a significant cause of low vision in every part of the world than had previously been thought. Blindness surveys underestimate the prevalence of blindness caused by retinal pathologies due to lack of routine dilated fundus examinations. Most of the irreversible blindness is caused by retinal disorders like age‐related macular degeneration (AMD). The incidence of diabetic retinopathy and its devastating complications will increase as the prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly. The posterior segment complications of anterior segment surgeries will increase due to high numbers of cataract, glaucoma, and refractive surgeries performed everywhere.[1] Blindness can be avoided as most diseases are preventable or treatable if diagnosed at appropriate time. Thus, we need proper exposure and good training in retina during ophthalmology residency or subspecialty fellowships to prepare them for facing future challenges.