Alcon

alcon.com · Fribourg, Switzerland

Alcon is a global eye care company that develops, manufactures, and markets surgical equipment, contact lenses, and ocular health products for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and consumers. Its portfolio includes devices and consumables for cataract and refractive surgery, as well as vision care products such as contact lenses and lens care solutions sold through eye care professionals and retail channels. The company generates revenue through the sale of these medical devices, consumables, and vision care products worldwide.

Revenue
$9.2B
Employees
25,000
Founded
1945
Headquarters
Fribourg, Switzerland

What 21 Arbolus experts think of Alcon

NPS scores are predominantly positive, with 8 out of 13 respondents rating 8 or above. Renewal intent is mixed, with some uncertainty, especially among influencers with large spend. Most users report being in the MoreThan1Year implementation stage, indicating mature adoption and ecosystem stickiness. Positive feedback centers on product breadth, reliability, and innovation, while reservations focus on premium pricing and switching complexity.Overall Customer Sentiment: Positive

Who reviewed Alcon

Total customers 21 21 current · 0 former
Reviews growth +17 in six months
Seniority of respondents
  • C-Suite 50% (11)
  • Director 22% (5)
  • Manager 28% (6)
Generalist Partner C-Suite NPS 5
Other Generalist C-Suite NPS 9 Will renew
Founder C-Suite NPS 6

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Sentiment

42 Net Promoter Score, from 21 scored reviews
  • Promoters 12
  • Passives 6
  • Detractors 3

Cumulative NPS by month

-1 over 6 months
  • Mar 9
  • Apr 9
  • May 8
  • Jun 9
  • Jul 8
  • Aug 8

Net Promoter Score across 1 reviews, accumulated up to each month. Category median 42 across 1 companies.

Praised

  • Innovation in AI and Analytics
  • Expansion of Digital Ecosystem
  • Global Standardization and Training
  • Innovation and R&D Investment

Criticised

  • Premium Pricing
  • Switching Costs and Vendor Dependence
  • Integration and Interoperability Concerns
  • Slow Integration or Innovation Pace

What customers say

Innovation and R&D Investment
“Alcon’s continued R&D investment and digital health expansion make them a forward-looking partner in ophthalmology.”
Breadth of Ophthalmic Portfolio
“I rely on Alcon’s broad eye care portfolio because it allows my practice to standardize workflows and match products to varied patient needs.”
Workflow Consistency and Efficiency
“Standardizing around Alcon’s ecosystem has improved our surgical workflow consistency and reduced training friction in the OR.”

Renewal intent

Plan to renew 63%
  • Will renew 5
  • Undecided 2
  • Not renewing 1

Plan to renew, by seniority

  • C-Suite 60% 5 answers
  • Director 100% 2 answers
  • Manager 0% 1 answer
  • 9/10 Average score from customers who will renew
  • 9/10 Average score from undecided customers
  • 8/10 Average score from customers not renewing

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