Spotlight on UNITY® VCS: Breaking New Ground

In this episode of RetinaLive focused on UNITY® VCS|CS, Jay Sridhar, MD is joined by Nina Berrocal, MD for a forward-looking discussion on adopting next-generation surgical technology. The conversation explores how UNITY® VCS is enabling innovation in a new retina practice setting, with a focus on fluidics stability, integrated anterior and posterior segment capabilities, and enhanced intraoperative efficiency. Through real-world perspectives, the episode highlights the role of advanced technology in simplifying surgical workflows, and supporting the training of the next generation of retina surgeons.

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Speakers are paid Alcon consultants. The views expressed are their own.

Disclaimers:
4:05: Based on Bench Data. UNITY® VCS with HYPERVIT® 30k cpm vitrectomy probe vs. CONSTELLATION® VS with HYPERVIT® 20k cpm vitrectomy probe

6:13: *Mean fluctuation at flow vs. setpoint of 2.36 ± 2.13, 4.19 ± 1.97, 1.84 ± 2.82, and 2.13 ± 2.86 mmHg during phacoemulsification, irrigation/aspiration (IA), vitrectomy, and extrusion/fragmentation, respectively. IOP setpoint as low as 16 mmHg (posterior) and 20 mmHg (anterior) without exceeding a mean fluctuation of 4.19 ± 1.97 mmHg

9:08: MSLP(4) is 3 times faster than SSLP

References:

1. UNITY™ VCS and CS User Manual Unity Phaco Handpiece Directions for Use. 

2. Alcon data on file 2024 (REF-24615)

3. Alcon data on file 2024 (REF-24379)

4. Alcon data on file 2024 (REF-24576)

5. Alcon Data on File (REF-27800)

6. UNITY™ VCS and CS User Manual

7. Alcon data on file 2024. (REF-24899)

 

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