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09.24.26
Spotlight on UNITY® VCS: 50 Cases InMatthew Cunningham, MD, FASRS and Steven Yeh, MD, FASRS
In this episode of RetinaLive focused on UNITY® VCS|CS, Matt Cunningham, MD, FASRS, welcomes Steven Yeh, MD, FASRS for a reflection on early clinical experience with the UNITY® VCS system following the first 50 cases. The discussion highlights real-world insights on surgical efficiency, fluidics stability, and intraoperative control across a range of case complexities. From seamless OR integration to advancements in 27-gauge instrumentation and laser delivery, the conversation offers practical perspectives on adoption, training, and how evolving technology can enhance surgeon confidence and patient care.
For Important Product Information, visit unityvcs.com.
Speakers are paid Alcon consultants. The views expressed are their own.
Disclaimers:
3:58: For posterior segment surgeries/posterior cassette pack § ~1.7 minutes faster.
4:30: For posterior segment surgeries/posterior cassette pack § ~1.7 minutes faster.
10:49: Versus Alcon's Non-Dynamic Stiffener 27+ technology
11:09: Versus Alcon's Non-Dynamic Stiffener 27+ technology
11:17: Versus Alcon's Non-Dynamic Stiffener 27+ technology
11:46: Versus Alcon's Non-Dynamic Stiffener 27+ technology
11:58: MSLP(4) is 3 times faster than SSLP
12:15: MSLP(4) is 3 times faster than SSLP
12:26: MSLP(4) is 3 times faster than SSLP
13:18: Versus Alcon's Non-Dynamic Stiffener 27+ technology
13:39: Versus Alcon's Non-Dynamic Stiffener 27+ technology
17:30: Versus Alcon's Non-Dynamic Stiffener 27+ technology
18:25: For posterior segment surgeries/posterior cassette pack ~1.7 minutes faster.
References:
1. Alcon Data on File, 2025. (REF-28170)
2. UNITY™ VCS and CS User Manual
3. Vasavada V, Agrawal D, Vasavada SA, Vasavada AR, Yagnik J. Intraoperative performance and early postoperative outcomes following phacoemulsification with three fluidic systems: A randomized trial. J Refract Surg. 2024;40(5):e304-e312.
4. Sugiura Y, Okamoto F, Okamoto Y, Hiraoka T, Oshika T. Intraocular pressure fluctuations during microincision vitrectomy with Constellation Vision System. Am J Ophthalmol. 2013;156(5)941-947
5. Alcon data on file 2024. (REF-24576)
6. Alcon data on file 2024 (REF-24615)
7. Alcon data on file 2024 (REF-24379)
9. Alcon data on file 2024 (REF-24644)
10. Alcon data on file 2024. (REF-24615)
11. UNITY™ VCS and CS User Manual Unity Phaco Handpiece Directions for Use.
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