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Goodwill and intangible assets - Intangible asset assumptions (Details)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Surgical
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Discount rate (post-tax)	9.00%	7.00%
Vision Care
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Terminal growth rate	3.00%	3.00%
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