Spotlight on UNITY® VCS: 50 Cases In

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.

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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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