Novartis Buys Alcon Eyecare Co. Jan 5, 2010 21:26:02 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by AnimalAvenger on Jan 5, 2010 21:26:02 GMT -5 Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis has agreed to take full control of eyecare company Alcon in a deal worth nearly $40bn (£24.8bn).news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8439026.stm