Alcon
Since its foundation, Alcon has been at the forefront of ophthalmology, with the goal of bringing the joy of perfect vision to everyone. With a history of over 70 years, the company is the world‘s leading eye care brand, with the world‘s leading range of eye surgery and eye care products.
Vision Care division
Alcon is one of the largest manufacturers of contact lenses and contact lens solutions. Their portfolio consists of a comprehensive range of daily and monthly wear, eye colour enhancing contact lenses as well as eye drops and vitamins for the treatment of dry eyes.
Alcon contact lenses
AIR OPTIX® contact lenses
DAILIES® AQUACOMFORT PLUS® contact lenses
DAILIES TOTAL1® contact lenses
PRECISION1® contact lenses
Surgical division
Alcon offers the most comprehensive product portfolio in the industry, enabling surgeons to achieve the best results for their patients. Their surgical portfolio includes technologies and devices specializing in cataract, retina, refraction and the Advanced Technology Intraocular Lens (ATIOL), as well as cataract and refraction problems such as presbyopia and astigmatism. In addition to their advanced viscoelastic surgical solutions and surgical packages, they also offer disposable products for cataract and vitreoretinal surgery.
Alcon through the years
Alcon introduces its CONSTELLATION® Vision System for vitreoretinal surgery.
Alcon introduces AIR OPTIX® COLORS, a monthly wear eye color enhancing contact lens produced with silicone hydrogel technology, available in 9 natural-looking colors.
Alcon acquires WaveTec Vision, the first commercial intraoperative aberrometer system designed for cataract surgery.