Product Advances
Alcon's research and development laboratories continue to design, develop and test the most advanced products in eye care. We are working diligently to make these products available in our markets worldwide. See our short-term product pipeline for information on possible release dates for these products.
Surgical
As market leaders in ophthalmic surgical products, we provide the most comprehensive surgical portfolio in the world. We're proud of our recent surgical advances in cataract surgery with the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL for the treatment of cataracts and presbyopia simultaneously and the AcrySof® IQ Toric IOL for the treatment of cataracts and astigmatism simultaneously. Learn more about this and other advances in surgical equipment and devices.
Pharmaceutical
We maintain our position as the market leader in pharmaceuticals for the eye and continue to forge the path to advanced treatment of glaucoma, eye infections, eye inflammation and eye allergies as well as ear infections. Alcon recently released TRAVATAN Z® solution for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. TRAVATAN Z® is a new formulation that replaces benzalkonium chloride (BAK) from Alcon's existing TRAVATAN® solution with a preservative system that is gentle to the ocular surface. Alcon is also excited about the release of the TRAVATAN® Dosing Aid (known as TRAVALERT® Dosing Aid in some countries) developed to make taking TRAVATAN® solution easier by reminding patients to administer drops and monitoring compliance for the doctor. Learn more about this and other pharmaceutical advancements.
Vision Care
In addition to Alcon’s leadership role in surgical and pharmaceutical eye care, we are now one of the largest manufacturers of contact lenses and lens care products in the world due to the integration of CIBA VISION. The three leading brands of contact lenses from CIBA VISION include AIR OPTIX®, DAILIES® and FreshLook®. These lenses are complemented by Alcon´s leading OPTI-FREE® lens care brand as well as Clear Care® Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution from CIBA VISION. Learn more about this and other advances in vision care products.
The Future in Alcon Products
To balance resource use with the strongest likelihood of success, Alcon continuously evaluates its pipeline products in order to determine which are the most promising projects to advance through the many phases of clinical testing. To see complete details about Alcon's short-term product pipeline, visit research and development.
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