Alcon, Inc. to Showcase New Clinical Data, Innovative Technology at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2019 Annual Meeting
May 01, 2019 at 09:00 am EDT
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Alcon, Inc. will feature new clinical data along with innovative product designs and technology for the Cataract Refractive Suite during the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 2019 annual meeting, taking place May 3-7 in San Diego, CA. In an effort to improve safety, consistency and control during cataract surgery, Alcon will launch the ACTIVE SENTRY® Handpiece and INTREPID® Hybrid Tip. The ACTIVE SENTRY® Handpiece is the first and only phaco handpiece with a built-in fluidics pressure sensor that detects pressure in real time and communicates with the CENTURION® Vision System. The INTREPID® Hybrid Tip is an update to the popular INTREPID® BALANCED Tip, and includes a rounded polymer edge designed to reduce the risk of capsular tears and improve patient safety in the OR.1 Several posters and presentations will highlight the clinical significance of these devices. Alcon will feature two technologies that aim to improve surgeon visualization during cataract surgery. The new LuxOR Revalia™ Ophthalmic Microscope delivers enhanced visualization during all stages of cataract surgery through unique and personalized LED illumination technology. NGENUITY® 3D Visualization System will now be available in the Cataract Refractive Suite to bring unprecedented 3D visualization for the anterior space.3 In addition to offering greater depth of focus during cataract surgery, the system enables a full view of the surgical procedure for the entire OR staff, and enhances training and teaching capabilities for residents and fellows. It also allows the surgeon to operate with a more ergonomic posture during surgery. The ORA SYSTEM® powered by AnalyzOR™ Technology is the only intraoperative aberrometer to bring precise, real-time tracking of refractive outcomes for continual optimization during surgery. Key data shared at the meeting will examine the results of using intraoperative aberrometry versus pre-operative formulas. Alcon’s ReSTOR® +2.5D ACTIVEFOCUS™ is the only multifocal toric IOL that delivers uncompromised distance vision and unrivaled stability.5-10 New data will be presented which looks at the satisfaction of patients implanted with a ReSTOR® 2.5 and 3.0 add lens combination and the rotational stability with ACTIVEFOCUS™ Toric IOLs versus TECNIS® Toric IOLs.
Alcon Inc. is the global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of ophthalmic care products. Net sales break down by category of products as follows:
- ophthalmic surgical products and equipment (56.7%): consumables (51.2% of net sales), implantable products (32%) and other products (16.8%; in particular surgical equipment) for the treatment of cataracts, retinal diseases, glaucoma and refractive errors;
- vision care products (43.3%): contact lenses (59.2% of sales) and eye care products (40.8%; eye drops and ophthalmic ointments, etc.)
At the end of 2023, the group operated 19 production sites worldwide.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: Switzerland (0.7%), the United States (46%), Japan (6.2%), China (5.6%) and other (41,5%).
ALCON INC. 
