Protecting your vision starts with understanding your options. Most people think about protecting their skin from the sun, but protecting your eyes is just as important. Ultraviolet (UV) rays can reach your eyes year-round, even on cloudy days. Did you know Alcon's contact lenses offer UV-blocking technology to offer enhanced eye protection? Combined with UV-blocking sunglasses and healthy outdoor habits, they can help support your long-term eye health. #Alcon #SeeBrilliantly #UVAwarenessMonth
About us
Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning over 75 years, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 25,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with Eye Care Professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care. Learn more at www.alcon.com.
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http://www.alcon.com
External link for Alcon
- Industry
- Medical Equipment Manufacturing
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Ophthalmology Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, Eye care, and Eye health
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Employees at Alcon
Updates
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Every number tells a story — and this year's Alcon in Action story is powered by our associates. From packing meals and building homes to supporting environmental and educational initiatives, more than 5,100 Alcon associates came together for our global day of volunteerism. Across 72 sites in 32 countries, Alcon associates contributed more than 16,400 volunteer hours to help create stronger, healthier communities around the world. Thank you to everyone who took action and helped bring our vision for the world to life. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKeNMxKb #AlconInAction #AiA2026 #SeeBrilliantly
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In some of the world's most remote regions, access to quality eye care remains a challenge. For communities in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, too many people live with preventable vision loss simply because care is out of reach. Dr. Rubens Belfort, President of the Vision Institute Instituto Paulista de Estudos e Pesquisas em Oftalmologia (IPEPO), and the Humanitarian Ophthalmology Project, have worked to bridge that gap and restore vision for those that need it most. For more than three decades, Alcon has supported Dr. Belfort’s team and the delivery of care to riverside communities in the Amazon, enabling: 👁️ 10,000+ cataract surgeries 👓 120,000+ pairs of glasses 🤝 30+ years of partnership and support The impact goes beyond restoring sight. It means helping people return to work, reconnect with loved ones, and regain independence after years of vision impairment. Learn more about how these programs are expanding access to eye care: http://spr.ly/6043BEWulf #Alcon #SeeBrilliantly
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Dry eye doesn’t just impact comfort — it can affect how we live, work, and connect every day. From screen time and environmental factors to lifestyle habits, medications, and aging, everyday factors can make symptoms worse — turning simple moments like reading, driving, or working into daily challenges. At Alcon, we’re focused on helping people see comfortably with solutions designed to moisturize, protect, and support healthy tear function, so life stays in focus. #DryEyeAwarenessMonth #DryEye
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We’re pleased to introduce our latest cohort joining Alcon Poland through our OptiVisionary (10 months) and EyEfocus (6 months) Early Career Programs. Designed for students and graduates, these structured programs provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that helps advance eye care globally. We look forward to seeing their brilliant impact. Learn more about Early Career programs at Alcon: https://lnkd.in/dX6Zb5Ak #AlconCareers #SeeBrilliantly
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Dry eye disease is complex — but understanding it doesn’t have to be. Through our multi-year partnership with the World Council Of Optometry, we’re supporting interactive educational resources recommended by the TFOS DEWS III report. These tools make it easier to explore key concepts, from diagnosis to management, through a more engaging, visual experience. By turning research into practical guidance, we’re helping empower Eye Care Professionals with the insights they need to deliver better patient care. Dive into the interactive resources: https://lnkd.in/gaxfWVGQ #DryEyeAwarenessMonth #DryEyeDisease #Optometry #Alcon
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At Alcon, our purpose is fueled by people. We're honored to be recognized as an employer of choice across multiple markets this year, reflecting our commitment to workplace excellence. These recognitions belong to our associates. Congratulations to the teams around the world who bring our values to life and help make Alcon a great place to work. Inspired by the culture behind these recognitions? Discover career opportunities at www.Alcon.com/Careers. #GreatPlaceToWork #TopEmployer #AlconCareers #SeeBrilliantly
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What happens when clinical workflows, operational systems and data are no longer disconnected? In this conversation among Alcon Digital Health leaders, we discuss the thinking behind Adi — our digital ecosystem designed to unify the surgical journey by connecting data, streamlining workflows and supporting seamless coordination between the clinic and the surgery center.¹,² From AI-enabled insights to user-centered design, our teams share how Adi is being built to help practices operate more efficiently — so Eye Care Professionals can focus on what matters most.² Explore the full conversation: http://spr.ly/6045BDvRLx #Alcon #DigitalHealth #SeeBrilliantly References: 1. Alcon Data on File, 2025. REF-28521. 2. Zavodni Z, Pan LC, et al. End-to-End Impact of a Cloud-Based Surgical Planning System on Efficiency in Cataract Surgery: A Time-and-Motion Study. Clin Ophthalmol. 2023 Jul 3;17:1885-1896. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S392669. PMID: 37425026; PMCID: PMC10327899.
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That’s a wrap on COS 2026 in Montréal! Canadian Ophthalmological Society What an incredible few days alongside the ophthalmology community, sparking ideas, celebrating innovation, and pushing the future of eye care forward together. The conversations, the momentum, the shared ambition — this is how progress happens. Thank you to everyone who made it unforgettable. Looking forward to next year! #AlconCanada #COS2026
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Last week, we gathered in Pressath, Germany, to celebrate 30 years of innovation at Alcon WaveLight — marking three decades of precision engineering, bold innovation, and our commitment to advancing quality eye care. We were honored to welcome WaveLight associates, local officials and community members who contribute to the strength of the regions where we operate. Since 1996, WaveLight facilities in Germany have brought together manufacturing and R&D excellence, and a passion for improving sight across the world. “Thanks to the strong commitment of our teams, we are able to successfully advance WaveLight technologies on a global scale." said Thomas O'Neill, VP and WaveLight site head. "We remain focused on delivering sight-correcting innovations and supporting the next generation of technologies that will help shape the future of eye care.” #WaveLight #Alcon #SeeBrilliantly
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