Alcon

eye care provider

Hybrid

Some members of the team work remotely, while others are co-located in one or more offices.

💼Healthcare

👥10,000+

📍Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland

Alcon

About Alcon

Alcon specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines and devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs.

What Alcon is building

offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives

Technologies used at Alcon

Front-end (4)

Back-end (2)

Javascript

Java

HTML

Azure

Company culture

creativity

dedication

Funding rounds

Company type

For Profit

Alcon news and updates

Alcon launched Dailies TOTAL1 in the U.S. for patients with astigmatism on Jan 1st 22'.

January 2022 – Alcon announced the launch of Dailies TOTAL1 in the U.S. for patients with astigmatism.

Dec 5, 2022 | thenewsmine.com

Alcon launched AcrySof IQ Vivity on Jun 1st 21'.

For example, in June 2021, Alcon Inc. launched AcrySof IQ Vivity.

Dec 5, 2022 | fortunebusinessinsights.com

Alcon launched Clareon Toric intraocular lens on Sep 1st 22'.

In September, Alcon announced the U.S. introduction of its Clareon Toric intraocular lens at the upcoming American Academy of Ophthalmology 2022 annual meeting in Chicago.

Nov 24, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Alcon launched software and hardware enhancements to the WaveLight Refractive Suite on Jan 1st 18'.

In 2018, Alcon Inc. launched software and hardware enhancements to the WaveLight Refractive Suite.

Nov 23, 2022 | biovoicenews.com

Alcon launched toric design for Total30 contact lenses on Nov 17th 22'.

SAN DIEGO — Alcon announced plans to introduce a toric design for its Total30 contact lenses in early 2023, according to company executives who spoke during a press conference for the company’s 75th anniversary at Academy 2022.

Nov 17, 2022 | healio.com

Alcon is developing integrated campaign for Systane eye drops, including this timely OOH offering encouraging dry-eye sufferers

The agency worked with Alcon on developing an integrated campaign for Systane eye drops, including this timely OOH offering encouraging dry-eye sufferers to seek relief.

Nov 15, 2022 | strategyonline.ca

Alcon launched AIR OPTIX + HydraGlyde contacts on Sep 20th 22'.

Additionally, Alcon recently unveiled the AIR OPTIX(r) + HydraGlyde contacts, which are intended to stop protein development in the eyes.

Oct 19, 2022 | printablerebateform.net

Alcon launches Total30

There are three main benefits of Dailies Total1: This design was so successful that Alcon just launched a monthly lens with this technology called Total30.

Oct 6, 2022 | cheapestlenses.com

Alcon launches Fidelis Virtual Reality Ophthalmic Surgical Simulator

In addition, Alcon expanded its Fidelis Virtual Reality Ophthalmic Surgical Simulator, which was introduced in select markets in May, and is now available for pre-order for customers in the United States.

Sep 29, 2022 | ophthalmologymanagement.com

Charlotte leaves Alcon

Charlotte joins Gauge from Alcon, a multi-billion-dollar medical device company.

Sep 27, 2022 | gaugecapital.com

Alcon acquires Wavetec Group

Dr. Ianchulev was the patent holder and technology founder of Wavetec Inc., which was acquired by Alcon.

Sep 20, 2022 | pressrelease.com

Alcon partners with Plastic Bank

Alcon has partnered with the social enterprise, Plastic Bank, to remove one tonne of ocean-bound plastic waste from vulnerable coastal communities for every tonne of plastic used in Alcon Precision 1 and Dailies Total 1 contact lenses and packaging.

Sep 5, 2022 | aop.org.uk

Alcon acquires Rocklatan

Alcon will acquire Rocklatan (netarsudil and latanoproste) and Rhopressa (netarsudil), which are approved for the reduction of high eye pressure in glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Aug 25, 2022 | bioalps.org

Alcon acquired Aerie Pharmaceuticals Inc on Aug 23rd 22'.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, and Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AERI, “Aerie”), a pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of first-in-class ophthalmic therapies, today announced the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement through which Alcon will acquire Aerie.

Aug 22, 2022 | missouridigitalnews.com

Alcon launched contact lens for patients with astigmatism in the UK and Ireland on Jan 11th 22'.

Alcon has announced plans to launch a new contact lens for patients with astigmatism in the UK and Ireland from September.

Jan 11, 2022 | aop.org.uk

Alcon launched AcrySof IQ Vivity IOL (Vivity on Jan 1st 21'.

Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the commercial launch of the first and only presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens (PC-IOL) with wavefront-shaping technology - the AcrySof® IQ Vivity® IOL (Vivity®).

Jan 1, 2022 | devdiscourse.com

Alcon launched Clareon family of IOLs on Mar 7th 22'.

Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC) announced today that it launched the Clareon family of intraocular lenses (IOLs) in the U.S. Geneva, Switzerland-based Alcon designed the Clareon family of lenses with a glistening-free IOL material with the lowest levels of haze and subsurface nanoglistenings (SSNGs) compared to leading competitors’ IOLs, according to a news release.

Jan 1, 2022 | massdevice.com

Alcon launches Simbrinza

Alcon launched a combination drug, Simbrinza which is fixed combination of Brinzolamide and Brimonidine, to help patients in reducing the intake of multiple drugs for glaucoma.

Jan 1, 2022 | einnews.com

Alcon launches One Million Moments – Thank You

2 To mark this milestone, Alcon is launching a new “One Million Moments – Thank You” ad campaign that recognizes the positive impact eye care professionals (ECPs) have made on their patients who have been implanted with PanOptix.

Jan 1, 2022 | eyewire.news

Alcon launched SYSTANE COMPLETE Preservative-Free Lubricant Eye Drops on Mar 11th 22'.

Alcon launched SYSTANE COMPLETE Preservative-Free Lubricant Eye Drops, now in an easy-to-use, multi-dose bottle.

Jan 1, 2022 | alcon.com

Alcon invested into assets : plant in the amount of $200M in Singapore on Jan 1st 09'.

In addition to its first contact lens manufacturing facility here, Alcon spent S$200 million in 2009 to build a new plant, also located in Tuas Biomedical Park, to manufacture ophthalmic products to address various eye conditions.

Jan 1, 2022 | straitstimes.com

Alcon launched Systane iLux2 Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Thermal Pulsation System on Apr 5th 22'.

Alcon announced Tuesday the launch of its Systane iLux2 Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) Thermal Pulsation System for the treatment of dry eye.

Jan 1, 2022 | optometrytimes.com

Alcon invested into Aurion Biotech in $120M on Apr 12th 22'.

Aurion Biotech, a US-based developer of ophthalmology-focused regenerative therapies, received $120m in funding from investors including eyecare product manufacturer Alcon yesterday.

Jan 1, 2022 | globalventuring.com

Alcon launched DAILIES TOTAL 1 contact lenses on Jan 1st 22'.

In 2022, Alcon launched DAILIES TOTAL 1 contact lenses.

Jan 1, 2022 | globenewswire.com

Alcon launched PRECISION1 on Jan 1st 21'.

For instance, in January 2021, Alcon, a manufacturer of eye care products launched PRECISION1.

Jan 1, 2022 | healthcare-digital.com

Davis sells assets to Alcon

Alcon acquired the rights from Davis, and Sony Pictures will release the movie worldwide.

Jan 1, 2022 | comicyears.com

Alcon launches monthly reusable contact lens in the UK

Alcon has launched its new monthly reusable contact lens in the UK, along with a patient care programme to support trialists.

Jan 1, 2022 | aop.org.uk

Alcon partnered with Crown Merch on Jun 6th 22'.

Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced a partnership with Cooper Kupp, professional football wide receiver and MVP of the “Big Game,” to share his experience with eye allergies and help other eye allergy sufferers find relief with Pataday ® Once Daily Relief Extra Strength.

Jan 1, 2022 | valdostadailytimes.com