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Alcon

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Alcon is a global leader in eye care with over 75 years of heritage, dedicated to enhancing sight and improving lives through innovative vision products. The company offers a broad portfolio of surgical and vision care products that serve over 260 million people in more than 140 countries, addressing conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and refractive errors. With a workforce of over 25,000 associates, Alcon is committed to advancing access to quality eye care through partnerships and innovative solutions.

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Alcon - Latest News and Updates

• On March 26, 2025, Alcon acquired a majority interest in Aurion Biotech, Inc. to advance cell therapy for corneal endothelial disease, with Aurion's lead asset receiving Breakthrough Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy Designations from the FDA.
• Alcon's Dry Eye Wheel, a tool for diagnosing and treating dry eye disease, is now available in French.
• Alcon has agreed to acquire LENSAR, Inc. for approximately $356 million to enhance its cataract equipment and technology portfolio with LENSAR's advanced laser solutions.
• Alcon received CE Mark approval for Clareon Vivity IOL and will start its commercial rollout in Europe from early Q2 2025.
• Alcon's WaveLight Plus Ray-Trace Guided LASIK has received FDA approval for its personalized bladeless procedure.

• Alcon has been recognized as one of Singapore's Top 10 Best Workplaces in Healthcare & Biopharma for 2025.
• Charles Jones, PhD, MBA has joined Alcon as Senior Director, Pharma Program Management in the United States, previously serving as Sr. Director, Platform & Early Commercial Strategy Lead at Pfizer.
• Alcon recently opened a 7,500-square-foot Alcon Experience Center in Mexico to advance eye care through medical education.
• Carol from Alcon invites attendees to the Expo Óptica 2025.
• Alcon is hiring an Associate for Sterile Production Operations in Huntington, West Virginia, to assist in planning and supervising daily production activities.

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