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Alcon officially acquires Aerie
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Alcon officially acquires Aerie

Alcon announced Wednesday that it has completed its purchase of Aerie Pharmaceuticals, 3 months following the companies announcing their definite merger agreement.
Alcon to purchase LumiThera
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Alcon to purchase LumiThera

Targeting a Q3 sale, acquisition includes Valeda Light Delivery System, the first and only PBM treatment for early-to-intermediate dry AMD.
Alcon purchases majority stake in Aurion Biotech
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Alcon purchases majority stake in Aurion Biotech

Company replaces CEO and founder Greg Kunst, gaining access to groundbreaking CED cell therapy with plans for phase 3 clinical trials expected later this year.
Alcon to acquire Lensar and its next-gen FLACS portfolio
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Alcon to acquire Lensar and its next-gen FLACS portfolio

Deal includes the ALLY Robotic Cataract Laser System, the first FDA-cleared platform to enable femtosecond-laser-assisted cataract surgery.
Alcon innovator program identifies contact lens market needs
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Alcon innovator program identifies contact lens market needs

Inaugural initiative recruits ECPs to collect patient feedback and address top barriers influencing lens wear outcomes.
Alcon officially acquires BELKIN Vision
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Alcon officially acquires BELKIN Vision

Purchase involves the Israeli company’s FDA-cleared direct selective laser trabeculoplasty technology.
Alcon is buying Belkin Vision and its contact-less SLT glaucoma device
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Alcon is buying Belkin Vision and its contact-less SLT glaucoma device

Acquisition is estimated to be worth up to $335 million and will close in Q3 2024.