Question 1

What are the most cited papers from Alcon (Canada)?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper from Alcon (Canada) is "A Patient Questionnaire Approach to Estimating the Prevalence of Dry Eye Symptoms in Patients Presenting to Optometric Practices across Canada" (Michael J. Doughty, Desmond Fonn, Doris B. Richter et al., 1997), with 360 citations. Next come "Candees" (67) and "Relationship Between Travoprost and Central Corneal Thickness in Ocular Hypertension and Open-Angle Glaucoma" (60).

Question 2

Which research topics does Alcon (Canada) publish most on?

Accepted Answer

By volume in 2022-now: Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research, Intraocular Surgery and Lenses, Retinal and Optic Conditions and Quality and Safety in Healthcare.

Question 3

Which fields of science does Alcon (Canada) work in?

Accepted Answer

In all years, 64% of research at Alcon (Canada) is in Health Sciences, 19% in Physical Sciences. Its largest fields are Medicine (56%), Engineering (14%), Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (8%). It does 1.4× the world's share of Health Sciences.

Question 4

Is Alcon (Canada)'s research output growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 152% higher than in 2018-2021.