Launch of Alcon Experience Academy Reinforces Commitment to Training and Education for Eye Care Professionals - Seite 2

Training is a hallmark of Alcon's commitment to eye care professionals, with thousands receiving hands-on experience every year on the latest advancements in ophthalmology and optometry. Through state-of-the art Alcon Experience Centers, along with virtual reality experiences and the new AlconExperienceAcademy.com website, Alcon is making immersive training and education accessible at the convenience of eye care professionals around the world.

"Alcon has built an extraordinary educational resource with detailed information about surgical techniques relevant to both novice and advanced surgeons," said Dr. Steve Charles, Charles Retina Institute, Germantown, Tenn. "The content is comprehensive, addressing the needs of retina, cataract, refractive and glaucoma surgeons as well as their team members. The site is user-friendly and provides a streamlined experience to support my team in providing the best patient care possible."

The Alcon Experience Academy builds upon Alcon's industry leadership and long-standing commitment to contributing to the worldwide body of knowledge and development of innovative tools in an effort to eradicate eye diseases. Alcon offers six Alcon Experience Centers around the globe, along with 26 training centers and 42 wet labs, providing eye care professionals with state-of-the-art, comprehensive eye health education, hands-on experiential learning opportunities and cutting-edge virtual reality technology for an immersive training experience. Alcon Experience Centers can be found in the United States (Fort Worth, Texas), Spain (Barcelona), Japan (Tokyo and Osaka), Australia (Sydney), Colombia (Bogotá), and soon to be in Brazil (São Paulo) and China (Beijing).

About Alcon Experience Academy
The Alcon Experience Academy is the umbrella for Alcon's industry-leading training for eye care professionals, supporting staff, residents and students - whether in person, online or through other hands-on experiential learning opportunities. The Alcon Experience Academy offers thousands of courses every year, including immersive virtual reality training and education courses, online and at Alcon Experience Centers worldwide. The Alcon Experience Academy website provides training and education resources on disease states, as well as the latest advancements in techniques and approaches for the safe and effective use of Alcon technology. For more information and to register, please visit AlconExperienceAcademy.com.