New York, NY— CooperVision President Jerry Warner joined CooperCompanies (Nasdaq:COO) President and CEO Albert G. White III in ringing the Nasdaq closing bell on Monday, March 23 in celebration of World Optometry Day, an annual global observance that recognizes the vital role eye care professionals play in promoting healthy vision and advancing eye care.
White and Warner were joined by CooperVision employees from the New York City metropolitan area, SUNY College of Optometry President David Troilo, and Manhattan Deputy Borough President Meisha Smith, among others.
“World Optometry Day highlights the meaningful difference that optometrists make in people’s lives every day,” said Warner. “Ringing the Nasdaq closing bell alongside our partners at SUNY College of Optometry is a special way to celebrate our shared mission in advancing eye care and supporting the next generation of eye care professionals.”
“We are so honored to have the opportunity to commemorate World Optometry Day with our longstanding partner CooperVision,” said David Troilo, President of SUNY College of Optometry. “Our ongoing collaboration advances innovation, research, and education across the optometry profession – all with the goal of improving patient care.”
CooperVision continues to shape the future of vision care through its global leadership in myopia control, presbyopia, toric lens design, and solutions that support the demands of today’s digital lifestyles. As a worldwide provider of advanced contact lens technologies, the company is committed to delivering innovative, science-driven solutions to eye care professionals and the patients they serve across the globe. Its longstanding collaboration with institutions such as the SUNY College of Optometry further strengthens this mission—helping to advance the profession, elevate clinical education, and support the development of the next generation of eye care leaders.
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About CooperVision
CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of contact lenses. The company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly soft contact lenses that feature advanced materials and optics, and premium rigid gas permeable lenses for orthokeratology and scleral designs. CooperVision has a strong heritage of addressing the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia, childhood myopia, and highly irregular corneas; and offers the most complete portfolio of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.
About CooperCompanies
CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) is a leading global medical device company focused on helping people experience life’s beautiful moments through its two business units, CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision is a trusted leader in the contact lens industry, helping to improve the way people see each day. CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women’s healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most. Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., CooperCompanies has a workforce of more than 15,000, sells products in over 130 countries, and positively impacts over fifty million lives each year. For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com.