Alcon is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. With our 70-plus-year heritage, we are the largest eye care device company in the world with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. Being a truly global company, we work in over 70 countries and serve patients in more than 140 countries. We have a long history of industry firsts, and each year we commit a substantial amount in Research and Development to meet customer needs and patient demands.
Year founded1945
Served areaWorldwide
Headcount22,142
HeadquartersRue Louis-d'Affry 6, 1701 Fribourg – Switzerland
490,100,000
IPOApril 9, 2019
Stock exchange(s)SIX Swiss Exchange