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The clinical relevance of visual fields has progressed over time, and is a relevant functional indicator of the status of a patient’s glaucoma

Schlemm’s canal physiology is altered in the glaucoma disease state, with most of the resistance downstream of the TM

Today’s SS-OCT biometers employ two methods to measure the axial length: Sum-of Segments using individual refractive indices or a Mean Group Refractive Index.

The PanOptix trifocal IOL utilizes a unique hybrid central non-apodized diffractive and peripheral refractive design with Enhanced Light Energy (ENLIGTHEN) technology to

The tear film protects the eye against potential harm or irritation a nd provides lubrication and nourishment to ensure comfort and stable vision.

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

Two fundamentally different principles of flap creation: the microkeratome mechanically separates the corneal tissue with the blade to create a flap, while in femtosecond LASIK a spatula is required to separate the stromal…

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…

At Alcon, our surgical medical device products, such as the WaveLight® suite for Contoura® Vision, are designed, manufactured and marketed with a body of science developed through rigorous bench research and clinical studies.