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Goodwill and other intangible assets - Intangible asset impairment charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]
Impairment charges	$ 61	$ 9	$ 0	$ 62
Surgical
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]
Impairment charges		9	0	60
Vision Care
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]
Impairment charges		$ 0	$ 0	$ 2

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The amount of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss for intangible assets other than goodwill. [Refer: Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss; Intangible assets other than goodwill]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Name IAS
-Number 38
-IssueDate 2024-01-01
-Paragraph 118
-Subparagraph e
-Clause iv
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-URIDate 2024-03-27

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