Publications, Patents & Awards
Alcon's Research and Development division has been prolific in publishing perspectives on eye health issues ranging from the advanced treatment of cataracts and potential cures for age-related macular degeneration to ocular nutrition and new standards for comfort in contact lens wear. Additionally, R&D is responsible for approximately 8,500 global patents and patent applications and hundreds of publications.
Publications
Review a list of publications published or presented by researchers in Alcon Research & Development.
Patents
For Alcon, patents are critical to our business because they protect our investment in innovation and help us earn back a piece of the sizable investments we make in product development.
Awards
Making a difference in people's lives can be reward enough. Nevertheless, we feel good about the awards we've received for our contributions in research and development.
