Alcon and RxSight Announce Collaboration to Develop Adjustable PCIOLs

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Alcon and RxSight have entered a non-exclusive collaboration to jointly develop adjustable presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses. The partnership combines RxSight's post-operative light-adjustable technology with Alcon's PCIOL optical designs to create a co-developed technology that enables surgeons to fine-tune visual outcomes after cataract surgery. Under the agreement, RxSight will receive a $60 million upfront payment and could earn up to an additional $140 million in development and regulatory milestone payments. Alcon will lead global commercialization, while RxSight will handle development and manufacturing and receive royalties on net sales.

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Alcon AG
ALC
▲ PositiveTechnologyrelevance

Alcon gains access to RxSight's light-adjustable technology to develop adjustable PCIOLs.

Rxsight Inc
RXST
▲ PositiveCapitalrelevance

RxSight receives $60M upfront and up to $140M in milestones, plus royalties.