FORT WORTH, Texas—Alcon marks its 30th anniversary of partnership delivering education and training optometry students and residents at its global campus. Since 1986, more than 10,000 students and residents have completed the Academy for Eyecare Excellence Program, receiving training related to Alcon products.

The 2016 Academy for Eyecare Excellence participants will not only practice hands-on traning at the Alcon Experience Center, but will learn about Alcon’s expansive portfolio of medical devices at Alcon’s global headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.

“We are proud of our 30-year legacy of educating future optometrists and residents,” said Rick Weisbarth, OD, FAAO, vice president, Vision Care Professional Affairs, U.S. “We know the time spent here at Alcon is really important for students and residents to understand the way Alcon operates, innovates and delivers high-quality products as part of our shared passion for helping people see, look and feel their best.”