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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Company
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gptkbp:acquired_by
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Novartis in 2010
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gptkbp:acquisition
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gptkb:Novartis
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gptkbp:acquisition_year
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gptkb:2010
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gptkbp:awards
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recognized for innovation in eye care
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gptkbp:brand_recognition
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leading brand in eye care
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gptkbp:ceo
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gptkb:David_Endicott
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gptkbp:clinical_trial
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invests in clinical research
conducts numerous studies
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gptkbp:collaboration
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supports global health initiatives
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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supports local communities
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gptkbp:customer_base
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eye care professionals
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gptkbp:customer_support
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dedicated customer support team
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gptkbp:employees
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over 20,000
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gptkbp:financial_performance
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strong revenue growth
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gptkbp:focus
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eye care products
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gptkbp:founded
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1945
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gptkbp:founder
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gptkb:Robert_A._Mc_Donald
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gptkbp:funding
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funds research in eye health
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Fort_Worth,_Texas
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Fort_Worth
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Alcon
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gptkbp:industry
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gptkb:medical_devices
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gptkbp:innovation
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advanced technology in eye care
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gptkbp:leadership
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leading position in ophthalmic market
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gptkbp:market_position
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over 140 countries
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gptkbp:marketing_strategy
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customer-centric approach
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gptkbp:operates_in
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global market
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gptkbp:partnership
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with healthcare providers
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gptkbp:partnerships
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various healthcare organizations
with research institutions
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gptkbp:patient_education
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provides resources for patient education
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gptkbp:philanthropy
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gptkb:Alcon_Foundation
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gptkbp:portfolio_company
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diverse product portfolio
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gptkbp:product
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focus on innovative solutions
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gptkbp:product_line
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surgical products
vision care products
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gptkbp:products
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gptkb:sunglasses
ophthalmic surgical equipment
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gptkbp:provides_guidance_on
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develops clinical guidelines for eye care
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gptkbp:reach
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international operations
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gptkbp:regulatory_compliance
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FDA approved products
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gptkbp:research_and_development
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focus on ophthalmology
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gptkbp:revenue
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$7.5 billion (2020)
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gptkbp:safety
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committed to product safety standards
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gptkbp:social_responsibility
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committed to corporate social responsibility.
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gptkbp:stock_symbol
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ALC
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gptkbp:subsidiary
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gptkb:CIBA_Vision
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gptkbp:supply_chain
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efficient supply chain management
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gptkbp:surgical_equipment
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cataract surgery products
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gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives
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environmental responsibility programs
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gptkbp:technology
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cutting-edge technology
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gptkbp:training
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ongoing professional development
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:public_company
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gptkbp:vision
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contact lens solutions
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gptkbp:vision_correction
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provides solutions for vision correction
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gptkbp:website
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www.alcon.com
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Novartis
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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