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.

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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:

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4. UNITY Phaco Handpiece – Directions for Use.
5. UNITY VCS and CS User Manual
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12. NGENUITY 3D Visualization System User Guide 1.5 Manual.
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