Alcon Science Resource Library

Astigmatism occurs when light entering the eye does not converge at a single focal point in the back of the eye, but instead focuses at two different locations. Visually, this causes images to appear smeared / elongated, due to…

Early adoption of new technology fosters innovative applications, potentially providing efficiency and clinical benefits • Reduced illumination requirements not only address the patient risk factor of excess illumination on…

The evolution of surgical glaucoma treatment has led to the development of procedures attempting to achieve better efficacy, but having variable complication profiles

Surgical vitrectomy consoles have evolved tremendously and have incorporated the functions necessary for the vitreoretinal surgeon to perform safe and efficient surgery

The determinates of flow rate in vitreoretinal procedures are complex, due to the unpredictable nature of the vitreous and how various parameters interact with each other.

There is extensive evidence in literature supporting the efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty in the treatment of various glaucoma types, including primary open angle glaucoma, pseudoexfoliative glaucoma, pigmentary…

Increased understanding of fluidics has contributed to the evolution of vitrectomy cutters

The extremes of intraoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) are deleterious and can lead to visual loss

Artificial tears aim to replicate the natural tears’ composition and physical properties.