Alcon Eye Health Innovation Products Corporate Responsibility About Alcon Alcon UK Contact Us About Alcon Enhancing Sight to Enhance Life What We Do As the global leader in eye care, Alcon develops and manufactures innovative medicines and devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. We offer the broadest spectrum of surgical, pharmaceutical and vision care products to treat many eye diseases and conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, retinal diseases, dry eye, eye infection and eye inflammation, ocular allergies, refractive errors, and other ocular health issues. Mission and Values The mission of Alcon is to provide innovative products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. Our market leadership is fueled by innovation that addresses the world’s most pressing eye care needs. The History of Alcon Alcon has a nearly 70-year heritage built on trust. Founded in 1945, Alcon has grown from a small ophthalmic shop to the second-largest division of Novartis, one of the most successful and respected healthcare companies in the world. Our long history of delivering innovative and high-quality products that enhance people's lives and vision has helped Alcon become the global leader in eye care, and has helped establish our strong reputation throughout the global eye care community. Locations Alcon has nearly 25,000 associates in 75 countries, collectively working to preserve, restore and enhance vision globally. Alcon Features and Highlights View success stories, company highlights and other Alcon information. Facts About the Eye The retina has about 130 million light-sensitive cells and is about the size of a postage stamp. The National Eye Institute. Eye-Related Facts Enhancing Sight. Enhancing Lives. "We are passionate about making a difference in people's lives to address unmet needs and create greater access to eye care around the world." - Kevin Buehler, Division Head, Alcon Worldwide Locations LEARN MORE Careers at Alcon Working at Alcon combines a dynamic, positive work environment with our mission to help the world see better. LEARN MORE Quick Links Healthcare Professionals Novartis.com Contact Us a Novartis company © 2014 Novartis. Site Map Terms of Use Privacy Policy