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03.16.26

Spotlight on UNITY® VCS: Intelligent Fluidics

In this episode of RetinaLive focused on UNITY® VCS|CS, Jay Sridhar, MD welcomes Steve Charles, MD, FACS, FICS, FASRS and Maria Berrocal, MD for an in-depth conversation on the evolution of vitreoretinal surgery. The panel discusses the historical context of surgical technology, practical considerations for fluidics and intraoperative control, and the importance of adapting techniques for complex cases. Through real-world examples and expert perspectives, listeners will gain valuable insights into surgical decision-making, efficiency and the future of surgical retinal procedures.

For Important Product Information, visit unityvcs.com.

Disclaimers:
Featured surgeons are paid Alcon consultants. The views expressed are their own.
8:57: Compared to HYPERVIT 20K
10:53: 5,000 cSt sillicone oil through 25 Ga cannulas, 1,000 cSt silicone oil through 25 Ga cannulas, up to 80% faster flow rate, all gauges (23 Ga, 25 Ga and 27 Ga entry system), based on bench data
20:45: Compared to CONSTELLATION® Vision System. Based on bench data.

References:
1. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-24615]
2. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-24379]
3. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-24576]
4. UNITY VCS and CS User Manual
5. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-24644]
6. Vasavada V, et al. Real-time dynamic intraocular pressure fluctuations during microaxial phacoemulsification using different aspiration flow rates and their impact on early postoperative outcomes: a randomized clinical trial. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. 2014:30(8);534-540.
7. Vasavada, AR, et al. Impact of high and low aspiration parameters on postoperative outcomes of phacoemulsification randomized clinical trial. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. 2010:36(4);588-593.
8. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-24899]
9. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-25374]
10. Alcon Data on File, 2025. [REF-28170]
11. NGENUITY 3D Visualization System User Guide 1.5 Manual.
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