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Jun 30
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UNITYtime Podcast Episode 1: Real-World ...

Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today
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Ashley Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC; and Matthew Rauen, MD Join Dr. Ashley Brissette and Dr. Matthew Rauen for the first episode of the UNITYtime Podcast—a new series focused on the real impact of extraordinary experiences with UNITY® VCS |CS. In this inaugural episode, they share early impressions of UNITY® VCS | CS, including insights on workflow, team exper ... Show More
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