Alcon Medical Education

Alcon is committed to providing education for health care professionals around the world. The Alcon Medical Education Department supports high-quality programs which offer comprehensive, current, and practical information on the medical and surgical management of effective health care for ophthalmic and otic conditions and diseases.

Independent Medical Education Grants

Learn more about Alcon's guidelines and procedures for the submission of an Independent Medical Education supported grant.

Focus on Education

Alcon is dedicated to sponsoring educational events for health care professionals around the world. These educational initiatives offer comprehensive, high-quality, current and practical information.

See highlights by viewing the Alcon Highlights at ASCRS in Chicago online brochure.

Download the Alcon Highlights at ASCRS in Chicago online brochure [PDF format, 499 KB].

April 2012

Glaucoma Surgery: Advances You and Your Patients Will Appreciate

Friday, April 20, 2012
McCormick Place West - Room 181 ABC
6:30 a.m.-7:00 a.m. - Registration & Breakfast Buffet
7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. - Symposium

WAVELIGHT® Laser: Integrating Excimer and Femtosecond Technology for Laser Vision Correction

Friday, April 20, 2012
McCormick Place West - Room 181 ABC
4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. - Registration & Reception
4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. - Symposium

Live Surgery in High Definition

Saturday, April 21, 2012
McCormick Place West - EyeWorld Theater (Skyline Ballroom)
6:30 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast Buffet
7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - Live Telecast from the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery in Mokena, IL
*Shuttle service will be provided from local area hotels.

LENSX® Laser: Leading the Way for Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery
Clinical Experience and Surgical Pearls

Saturday, April 21, 2012
McCormick Place West - EyeWorld Theater (Skyline Ballroom)

4:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m. - Registration & Light Reception
5:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. - Symposium

Incorporating Advanced Technology IOLs and Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery into Your Practice to Treat Presbyopia or Pre-existing Corneal Astigmatism During Cataract Surgery

Sunday, April 22, 2012
McCormick Place West - EyeWorld Theater (Skyline Ballroom)
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Registration & Lunch
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. - Symposium

 

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