Alcon is a leading global eye care company, originally founded in 1945 in Fort Worth, Texas. Specializing in two major segments—Surgical and Vision Care—it provides advanced surgical equipment and devices for a variety of eye disorders, as well as contact lenses and lens care products for vision correction and daily eye health. Formerly a division of Novartis, Alcon became an independent, publicly traded company in 2019. Dedicated to innovative product development, Alcon is committed to improving eye care and enhancing quality of life through cutting-edge technologies and solutions that meet the comprehensive eye care needs of people worldwide.