Alcon
Alcon is a global eye care company operating across ophthalmic surgical and vision care markets. The company develops, manufactures and commercializes surgical devices, intraocular lens materials, contact lenses and ocular pharmaceuticals, and maintains a global R&D pipeline and manufacturing footprint. Alcon reports multi‑billion USD annual sales, invests in R&D, operates manufacturing sites worldwide, and conducts global regulatory and post‑market quality activities.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
Very Large (1000+)
Alcon
Vernier, Geneve, Switzerland, Europe
Products
Surgical platforms and instruments
A range of ophthalmic surgical systems and instruments for cataract, retinal and refractive procedures, as well as related consumables and surgical solutions.
Contact lenses and lens‑care products
Daily‑disposable and reusable contact lenses across multiple material technologies, and lens‑care solutions for cleaning and maintenance.
Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals and drug candidates
Commercial ophthalmic drug products and an active pharmaceutical pipeline, including late‑stage candidates for dry eye and glaucoma therapies.
Surgical platforms and instruments
A range of ophthalmic surgical systems and instruments for cataract, retinal and refractive procedures, as well as related consumables and surgical solutions.
Contact lenses and lens‑care products
Daily‑disposable and reusable contact lenses across multiple material technologies, and lens‑care solutions for cleaning and maintenance.
Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals and drug candidates
Commercial ophthalmic drug products and an active pharmaceutical pipeline, including late‑stage candidates for dry eye and glaucoma therapies.
Services
Global commercialization and distribution
Commercial manufacture, marketing and distribution of surgical devices, contact lenses, lens care solutions and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals.
Research and development of ophthalmic products
Internal R&D platforms and centers of excellence for device, material and pharmaceutical development.
Global commercialization and distribution
Commercial manufacture, marketing and distribution of surgical devices, contact lenses, lens care solutions and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals.
Research and development of ophthalmic products
Internal R&D platforms and centers of excellence for device, material and pharmaceutical development.
Expertise Areas
- Ophthalmic surgical systems
- Contact lens formulation and manufacturing
- Intraocular lens biomaterials
- Ophthalmic pharmaceutical development
Key Technologies
- Phacoemulsification surgical platforms
- Intraoperative aberrometry and image‑guided biometry
- 3D surgical visualization systems
- Water‑gradient and silicone hydrogel contact lens materials