Alcon is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. With over 75 years of heritage, Alcon stands as the largest eye care device company in the world, operating in 60 countries and serving patients in more than 140 countries globally. The company's complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care deliver the broadest portfolio of products designed to enhance sight and improve lives. Founded in 1945 by pharmacists Robert Alexander and William Conner in Fort Worth, Texas, Alcon has built a legacy of industry firsts that continues to define the standard of care in ophthalmology.
The company invests substantially in research and development, committing over $876 million annually to pioneer life-changing innovations that address unmet patient needs. From revolutionary intraocular lenses like AcrySof to advanced water gradient contact lenses such as DAILIES TOTAL1, Alcon's product pipeline encompasses more than 70 products under development. The company's integrated approach spans surgical equipment, vision correction devices, pharmaceutical treatments, and diagnostic technologies, enabling comprehensive eye care solutions across the entire patient journey. Alcon's mission-driven culture centers on the belief that when people see brilliantly, they live brilliantly.