Alcon announced the US launch of Clareon TruPlus, a next-generation monofocal and toric IOL, at the upcoming American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The new TruPlus lens expands Alcon’s Clareon portfolio, introducing an enhanced monofocal design that aims to deliver increased depth of focus while preserving the high-quality distance vision traditionally associated with monofocal IOLs.1-2 “Cataract surgeons naturally want to offer patients a little more—without trade-offs,” said Terry Kim, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Alcon. “Surgeons told us they were looking for an enhanced design monofocal that did not sacrifice distance vision quality. TruPlus was developed to address that need, while maintaining the exceptional stability and clarity that define the proven Clareon platform.” According to company data, Clareon TruPlus incorporates proprietary Opti-Balance Technology, designed to extend depth of focus by optimizing light energy distribution within the lens. This approach aims to enhance intermediate vision while maintaining strong distance image quality and a broad refractive landing zone.7,8 Bench data cited by Alcon highlights several differentiating features of TruPlus4: A 3.5-letter improvement in simulated visual acuity at intermediate distance (-1.5 diopters, approximately 66 cm) compared to Clareon Monofocal1 Higher distance image quality across varying pupil sizes and lighting conditions compared to Tecnis Eyhance3 Performance exceeding ISO standards for distance image quality1,2,5 Lower reported glare and halo profile relative to competing enhanced monofocal IOLs3,6 TruPlus joins a Clareon family that includes: Clareon Monofocal IOL Vivity extended depth of focus IOL PanOptix and PanOptix Pro trifocal IOLs The company indicated that TruPlus will be introduced in additional global markets later this year. Scientific Program at ASCRS Alongside the product launch, Alcon is showcasing more than 60 scientific studies at ASCRS, presented by both company researchers and independent investigators. These presentations span advancements in cataract, refractive, and ocular surface care. First Clinical Experience with a Novel Phacoemulsification System, authored by Matthew Rauen, M.D.13 Anterior Chamber Stability of a Novel Phacoemulsification System Assessed by Intraoperative OCT and Surgical Microscope Video, authored by Hisaharu Suzuki, M.D.14 Prospective Intraindividual Comparison of Functional Outcomes After Automated Customized Ray Tracing Guided vs. Wavefront Optimized LASIK, authored by Prof. Ramin Khoramnia15 Perioperative Benefits of a Personalized LASIK Approach Using 3D Ray Tracing Technology: A Modified Delphi Study, authored by Mark Lobanoff, M.D.16 High Tear Production Responder Rates Associated with the Novel TRPM8 Agonist Acoltremon: Phase 3 COMET2 and COMET3 Results, authored by Mark S. Milner, M.D.17 Tear Volume and Total Lipid Concentration Following Administration of Acoltremon 0.003%, authored by David Wirta, M.D.18 Optical Bench Comparison of Two Enhanced Monofocal IOLs, authored by Morgan Micheletti, M.D., FACS, ABO19 Direct Comparison of the Visual Disturbances Induced by Two Enhanced Monofocal IOLs, authored by Morgan Micheletti, M.D., FACS, ABO20 Peer-to-Peer Education and Live Demonstrations Alcon is also hosting a series of peer-led educational events aimed at translating innovation into clinical practice. Sessions include discussions on glaucoma and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) management, as well as strategies for optimizing cataract surgery outcomes. Transforming In-Clinic Care: Innovations in Glaucoma and Dry AMD Management Peer-led discussion on practical approaches to evolving in-clinic care. Featuring: Toby Tyson M.D., FACS (Moderator), Neel Desai, M.D., Preeya K. Gupta, M.D., and Miguel A. Busquets, M.D., FACS, FASRS. Saturday, April 11 at 7 a.m. The Perfect Pairing: Secret Ingredients for Cataract Success Real‑world experiences and strategies for optimizing outcomes in modern cataract surgery. Featuring: John Berdahl, M.D. (Moderator), Neda Shamie, M.D., Brett Mueller, M.D., and Eva Kim, M.D. Saturday, April 11 at noon. In addition, hands-on demonstrations and product showcases are available at the Alcon booth (#943), where attendees can explore the company’s latest technologies and innovations. References Alcon data on file, 2025. [REF-28331]. Alcon data on file, 2025. [REF-28335]. Alcon data on file, 2025. [REF-28549]. MarketScope LLC. 2025 IOL Market Report: Global Analysis for 2024 to 2030. St. Louis, MO: MarketScope LLC; 2025. Alcon data on file, 2025. [REF-28362]. Alcon data on file, 2025. [REF-28699]. Alcon data on file, 2026. [REF-28847]. Alcon data on file, 2025. [REF-28698]. Alcon data on file, 2026. [REF-29048]. Alcon data on file, 2025. [REF-28420]. Alcon data on file, 2025. [REF-28305]. MarketScope LLC. 2025 Premium Cataract Surgery Market Report: An