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Retina Surgical Systems vitrectomy platforms and visualization.
Vitreoretinal surgery is a referral destination rather than an in-office service for most optometric practices. This page lists the main vitrectomy consoles so your team recognizes them on retina reports and in combined cataract-vitrectomy cases.
Quick answer
A few combined platforms dominate.
Most vitrectomy consoles also handle cataract removal so surgeons can perform combined cases. Integrated lasers for endophotocoagulation are common. ZEISS joined this market by acquiring D.O.R.C. in 2024.
Key takeaways
- Alcon's UNITY VCS succeeds CONSTELLATION for vitreoretinal surgery.
- Bausch + Lomb's Stellaris Elite covers cataract and retina with an integrated 532 nm laser.
- ZEISS now markets DORC EVA NEXUS, which may not be available in every market.
- Visualization systems pair with these consoles.
- Refer retina disease; co-manage the anterior segment.
Representative vitreoretinal platforms.
From manufacturer materials.
| Platform | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UNITY VCS | Alcon | Anterior and posterior segment console; optional laser; FDA 510(k) clearance announced June 2024. |
| CONSTELLATION Vision System | Alcon | Predecessor platform that Alcon says remains available and serviceable. |
| Stellaris Elite | Bausch + Lomb | Cataract and retina platform with integrated 532 nm laser. |
| DORC EVA NEXUS | ZEISS (D.O.R.C.) | Vitreoretinal and cataract configurations; ZEISS notes it may not be available in the U.S. |
References
- Alcon. Unity VCS and Unity CS receive U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance, June 2024. BioSpace
- Bausch + Lomb. Surgical products. Bausch + Lomb
- ZEISS. DORC EVA NEXUS. ZEISS
- Ophthalmology Times. Carl Zeiss Meditec completes acquisition of Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center, April 4, 2024. Ophthalmology Times
- Every source behind this guide is listed on the Vision Rescue sources page. All sources
About this guide
Written for licensed eye care practices by the Vision Rescue team from manufacturer, FDA, CMS and peer-reviewed sources. Questions: providers@visionrescue.com or 1-855-692-8024.
Important notes and disclosures
Information only; listings are not endorsements, and Vision Rescue is not a distributor of capital surgical equipment. Confirm U.S. availability, indications and specifications with each manufacturer. Vision Rescue is a licensed pharmaceutical wholesale distributor.
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