Modern vitreoretinal surgery has been defined by the vision of its pioneers. Armed with extraordinary talent, scientific rigor, and the momentum of rapid technological progress, these figures tirelessly refined and expanded surgical techniques—transforming a once formidable field into a conquerable one. Throughout the past two centuries, these 'shining stars' led an epochal journey through the darkness, navigating the vast complexities of the fundus. Their persistent endeavors turned the once-distant hope of restored vision into a clinical reality. This chapter revisits these landmark individuals and events with profound reverence.