Alcon Showcases Innovation and Clinical Evidence at APACRS 2025 in Ahmedabad

Alcon Showcases Innovation and Clinical Evidence at APACRS 2025 in Ahmedabad
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Alcon, a global leader in eye care, has announced its strong participation at the 37th Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS) Annual Meeting, taking place from August 21–23, 2025, at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre (MMCEC), Ahmedabad, India.

At booth #A1, the company will host four symposia, conduct 10 scientific exchange presentations, and offer an interactive hands-on experience zone. These activities highlight Alcon’s commitment to advancing cataract and refractive surgery through meaningful clinical evidence and innovation.

Massimo Cerrone, Vice President, Surgical for Alcon Asia Pacific, noted that APACRS provides an ideal platform for addressing the evolving needs of cataract care in ageing populations and for showcasing Alcon’s latest technologies supported by real-world insights and clinical data.

Key Data Highlights

  • Vivity® IOL Evidence: Over 10 clinical studies with 700+ patients reinforce its outcomes. A study by Dr. Ashvin Agarwal on Vivity IOL in patients with mild irregular astigmatism will be presented as an e-poster.

  • Cataract Surgery Study: Dr. Shail Vasavada will present data on retinal perfusion at physiological intraocular pressure in cataract patients with diabetic retinopathy (Aug 22, 2025).

Featured Symposia at APACRS 2025

  1. UNITY® VCS Launch Symposium (Aug 21, 2025) – Introducing UNITY VCS/CS, Alcon’s next-gen surgical platform, exclusively in India.

  2. IOL Symposium (Aug 22, 2025) – Insights on Clareon® Collection and EDOF IOLs.

  3. Surgical Video Symposium (Aug 23, 2025) – Live discussions and videos on UNITY VCS for cataract and vitreoretinal surgery.

  4. Global Medical Affairs Symposium (Aug 23, 2025) – Real-world data on Vivity® IOL moderated by Dr. Vaishali Vasavada.

Amar Vyas, Country Head, Alcon India, emphasized that India hosting APACRS for the second time reflects the nation’s growing role in ophthalmology and provides a platform to showcase breakthrough technologies that elevate patient outcomes.

Attendees can register and learn more via Alcon Events and follow updates with #APACRS2025 #Alcon.

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