Alcon
Alcon
Alcon (pronounced: al-kon) is a global medical company specializing in eye care products. The company was founded in 1945 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Alcon's product portfolio includes surgical equipment and devices, contact lenses, eye drops, and other vision care products.
Etymology
The name "Alcon" is derived from the combination of the founders' names, Robert Alexander and William Conner. They combined the first two letters of their last names to form "Alcon".
History
Alcon was initially a small pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas. The company expanded its operations over the years and became a global leader in eye care. In 1977, Alcon was acquired by Nestlé, the Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation. In 2010, Nestlé sold a majority share of Alcon to Novartis, a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company. In 2019, Alcon became an independent company after being spun off from Novartis.
Products
Alcon's product portfolio is divided into two main categories: Surgical and Vision Care. The Surgical category includes products related to cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, refractive surgery, and glaucoma surgery. The Vision Care category includes products related to contact lenses and lens care products, dry eye products, and ocular allergies.
Related Terms
- Cataract: A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.
- Glaucoma: A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye.
- Refractive surgery: A method to correct or improve your vision. This includes procedures such as LASIK and PRK.
- Vitreo-retinal surgery: A sub-speciality of ophthalmology which deals with diseases affecting the vitreous, retina and macula.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alcon
- Wikipedia's article - Alcon
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