Alcon is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly.

With our 70-plus-year heritage, we are the largest eye care device company in the world – with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care.

Being a truly global company, we work in over 70 countries and serve patients in more than 140 countries.

We were founded in 1945 as a small ophthalmic shop in Fort Worth, Texas. Over the past 70 years, we have become the world’s leading eye carecompany through a combination of innovative research and development, strategic acquisitions, and partnerships with renowned third-party organizations. Today, we proudly reach more than 90 percent of the globe – operating in more than 75 countries, serving180 markets and employing more than 24,000 people.

Our leadership is grounded in cutting-edge innovation and breakthrough technology, transforming the way we treat eye diseases and eye conditions.

We have the widest array of eye care offerings in the industry with products organized into two business: Surgical and Vision Care.

Surgical, offer the most complete line of ophthalmic surgical products. Our portfolio includes technologies and devices for cataract, retinal, refractive surgery, as well as advanced technology intraocular lenses (ATIOLs).

Vision Care, one of the largest manufacturers of contact lenses and lens care products. Our portfolio offers a broad range of daily disposable, reusable and color-enhancing contact lenses and a comprehensive portfolio of ocular health products. These include products for dry eye, contact lens care and ocular allergies, as well as ocular vitamins and redness relievers.

Specialties

Ophthalmology Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, Eye care, Eye health

Website: www.alcon.com
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Type: Public Company
Headquarters: 6201 South Freeway Fort Worth,TX76134 United States
Company Size: 10,001+ employees
Founded: 1945