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06.08.26

Spotlight on UNITY® VCS: UNITY for All

Centered on the UNITY® VCS platform, this RetinaLIVE episode features Sarwar Zahid, MD, FASRS moderating a discussion with John Kitchens, MD and Matthew Cunningham, MD, FASRS. The panel shares firsthand experiences with UNITY® VCS. Listeners will discover practical insights on how the technology support both seasoned surgeons and fellows.

For Important Product Information, visit https://unityvcs.com.
Featured surgeons are paid Alcon consultants. The views expressed are their own.

Disclaimers:
1:52: Based on bench data
3:28: MSLP(4) is 3 times faster than SSLP
8:53, 9:16: For posterior segment surgeries/poster cassette pack. (P<0.001), ~1 minute faster
12:18: Compared to CONSTELLATION® Vision System. Based on bench data. For posterior segment surgeies/posterior cassette pack. (P<0.001). ~1.5 minute faster.
13:36: Compared to CONSTELLATION® Vision System. Based on bench data.
13:54: 1,000 cSt silicone oil. All gauges (23 Ga, 25 Ga and 27 Ga entry system)
18:21: Compared to HYPERVIT 20k
19:55, 20:31: Compared to CONSTELLATION® Vision System. Based on bench data.

References:

  1. 1. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-24615]
  2. 2. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-24379]
  3. 3. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-24576]
  4. 4. UNITY Phaco Handpiece – Directions for Use.
  5. 5. UNITY VCS and CS User Manual
  6. 6. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-24644]
  7. 7. 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.
  8. 8. Vasavasa, 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.
  9. 9. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-24899]
  10. 10. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-25374]
  11. 11. Alcon Data on File, 2025. [REF-28170]
  12. 12. NGENUITY 3D Visualization System User Guide 1.5 Manual.
  13. 13. Bergamo VC, Caiado RR, Maia A. Et al, role of vital dyes in chromovirectomy. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol. 2021;10(1):26-38.
  14. 14. Alcon Data on File, 2024. [REF-25563]

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