Objective To evaluate the effects of training of ophthalmic specialty nurses in Chongqing.Methods A total of 154 nurses participated in the four training sessions. The theoretical training（1 month） was conducted in a large group with a total of 156 class hours. The contents of theoretical training included five modules of basic ophthalmic theoretical knowledge,basic skills,nursing management,humanistic quality,advanced development and research focus. The clinical practice（2 months）used one-to-one teaching mode and focused on training 25 specialized clinical examinations and usage of instruments,and 20 specialized operational skills. After the training,the score of theoretical examination,skills,instrument usage,and skill mastering were analyzed and compared.Results All the nurses successfully completed their studies. After the training,the theoretical examination scores of nurses is from 81 to 95,and it was 80 to 94 for skitl scores.Conclusion The training of ophthalmic specialty nurses is an effective way to cultivate excellent ophthalmic specialty nurses with excellent skills and comprehensive quality.