Ocular tracking technology
Alcon has announced the acquisition of the ophthalmic division of SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI), a private company based in Berlin, Germany. Alcon said the acquisition provides it with leading ocular surgical guidance technology, such as realtime eye tracking, automatic registration of ocular imaging, and intraocular lens (IOL) positioning and alignment guidance, in order to help improve patient outcomes in cataract surgery. Alcon plans to integrate the newly acquired ocular surgical guidance technology into its existing global cataract portfolio. “This acquisition further strengthens Alcon’s position in the cataract surgery market with an expansion into leading ocular tracking technology,†said Sabri Markabi, senior vice-president, research and development at Alcon. “The state-of-theart guidance technology provides surgeons with customisation options and automated solutions, enabling optimal outcomes for their cataract patients including underlying refractive conditions.â€
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