Surgical education has undergone significant transformations over the centuries, with increasing emphasis on optimizing the training of novice surgeons. Consequently, the traditional apprenticeship model, long regarded as the gold standard for surgical training, has evolved to meet emerging demands, giving rise to alternative training models. In this context, simulators have become valuable tools for allowing novice surgeons to master intricate and repetitive tasks, the mishandling of which in real-life scenarios could result in harm. Simulators also offer experienced surgeons the opportunity to maintain their skills and experiment with new surgical maneuvers in a controlled environment. The use of simulation platforms in ophthalmic surgery is especially promising due to the unique challenges in the field, such as the complexity of operating with a surgical microscope, the small surgical field, and the steep learning curve associated with manipulating ophthalmic surgical instruments and devices. The origins of contemporary surgical simulators can be traced back to wooden bench-top models, live animals, and human cadavers. More recently, synthetic box simulators and virtual reality systems have gained prominence in medical training. Additionally, simulation models now have broader applications, including the evaluation of surgical performance, e-learning, and the integration of artificial intelligence and telesimulation, all of which promise greater accessibility and precision in training.