Surgical
Alcon is the worldwide leader in ophthalmic surgical products, whose usage range from cataract and refractive surgery and intraocular lenses to surgeries requiring vitreoretinal systems, sutures, needles and knives. More eye care professionals rely on our ocular surgical products than any other company in the world. Highlighted below are some of our key products.
Cataract Surgery
Cataracts, the leading cause of treatable blindness, create vision cloudiness and develop for a variety of reasons, but most commonly result as part of the aging process. However, they can also be caused by long-term ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, trauma to the eye and as secondary effects of diseases such as diabetes. Cataracts typically require surgical removal and replacement of the eye's lens. We offer products in all areas of cataract surgery, including equipment for lens removal and insertion; intraocular lenses (IOLs) to replace the eye's natural lens; solutions and viscoelastics to protect the eye; and sterile surgical kits to streamline surgery.
Surgical Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the leading cause of blindness, which usually occurs as a result of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). Glaucoma, sometimes called the "the silent blinder" or "the thief in the night," frequently has no symptoms. However, Glaucoma can be easily detected early through a standard eye exam before there is any vision loss. Today there are convenient treatments that can lower intraocular pressure (IOP).
Vitreoretinal
Vitreoretinal surgeries treat conditions of the retina such as retinal detachment, intraocular tumors, severe eye trauma and ocular complications of diabetes or sickle cell disease.
Refractive Surgery
Refractive surgery is performed to correct vision impairments such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism to reduce dependency on eyeglasses and contact lenses. Laser surgery is the most common form of refractive surgery today.
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