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.

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 NGENUITY^® 3D visualization system with DATAFUSION™ allows for similar surgical efficiency to using standard microscopes even in high volume surgical centers performing anterior segment procedures like cataract…

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is an abnormality of the meibomian glands that results from duct obstruction and irregular meibum quality/quantity, leading to symptoms of dry eye.

Early adoption of new technology fosters innovative applications, potentially providing efficiency and clinical benefits

The wide array of ocular lubricants on the market can be overwhelming for both patients and eyecare providers.

Artificial tears are designed to lubricate the ocular surface by mimicking the natural tears through the use of various viscosity-enhancing agents, including but not limited to hydroxypropyl-guar (HPguar) and sodium hyaluronate…

Significantly more eyes achieved a target spherical equivalent refraction of ±0.50D, with Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) vs manual cataract surgery (MCS)¹⁶

Vitroretinal surgery is a relatively “new” specialty that has advanced as technology has evolved