CooperVision Expands Global Footprint with New UK Hub, Canadian Centre, and Marketing Campaign

CooperVision has officially opened The Vision Centre, its new global innovation and R&D hub, at Adanac Park in Southampton, UK. The 9,940m² facility was purpose-built over 24 months to house 350 colleagues, including global Research & Development, Technology Innovations teams, and the EMEA commercial team. It features a state-of-the-art clinical facility and training environment designed to support eye care professional education and collaboration. The site achieved an EPC A energy efficiency rating, aligning with the company’s sustainability commitments. Senior leaders from Cooper Companies and CooperVision, along with local political representatives, attended the opening event.

CooperVision has launched the "Porque la visión no debería ser su límite" campaign to encourage families to schedule pediatric eye exams during the back-to-school period. The initiative addresses data indicating that 69% of parents are unaware of how to halt childhood myopia progression, while only 6% view it as a problem. By highlighting the impact of uncorrected vision on sports performance and safety, the campaign aims to strengthen the role of opticians, whose recommendations can double the likelihood of adopting myopia control solutions. A dedicated website, Revisasuvista.com, provides information on available methods and allows users to book appointments at selected optical shops. The company also promotes its MyDay® MiSight® 1 day daily contact lenses as a specific solution for slowing myopia progression in active children and adolescents.

CooperVision has opened a 9,940m² global innovation and research and development (R&D) hub in Southampton, UK, at Adanac Park. The facility, developed over two years, will house 350 employees across R&D, technology innovations, and commercial teams, featuring a state-of-the-art clinical facility for eyecare professional education. During the opening ceremony attended by Cooper Companies CEO Al White and CooperVision President Jerry Warner, the company announced six accelerated product advancements. These include the world’s first complete family of one-day myopia control contact lenses, novel premium one-day silicone hydrogel (SiHy) technology, next-generation SiHy monthly lenses, differentiated entry-level one-day SiHy innovations, advanced one-day SiHy toric multifocal lenses, and a new toric one-day experience for astigmatic patients.

CooperVision unveiled the grand opening of The Vision Centre, its new global innovation hub in Southampton, England, alongside six major product advancements planned for launch over the next several years. The facility, spanning 9,940 square meters and housing approximately 350 employees, integrates research, development, clinical expertise, and pilot manufacturing to accelerate commercialization. Key pipeline announcements include the world’s first complete family of 1-day myopia control lenses, novel premium 1-day silicone hydrogel technology, a next-generation monthly SiHy material, an entry-level 1-day SiHy innovation, an advanced 1-day SiHy toric multifocal lens, and a new toric 1-day experience for astigmatic patients. President Jerry Warner stated the initiative aims to define the next era of eye care through science-led innovation.

Seneca Polytechnic and CooperVision Canada announced the opening of the CooperVision Contact Lens Centre of Excellence on October 2, 2026. The state-of-the-art training facility is designed to expand hands-on learning opportunities for opticianry students. Additionally, the centre aims to strengthen ties between education, industry, and patient care.

Seneca Polytechnic and CooperVision Canada have opened the CooperVision Contact Lens Centre of Excellence at Seneca’s Newnham Campus. This state-of-the-art training facility is designed to expand hands-on learning for Opticianry students by providing modern instrumentation for contact lens fitting, assessment, dispensing, and patient education. Beyond supporting the academic program, the Centre will host educational events, demonstrations, and collaborative programming to connect students, eye care professionals, and CooperVision teams with emerging technologies. Seneca President David Agnew noted that the partnership ensures students learn using tools identical to those in professional practice, while CooperVision Canada Country Manager Enrique Contreras emphasized the company’s commitment to investing in future professionals and advancing vision care across Canada.

CooperVision announced the grand opening of The Vision Centre, its new global innovation hub located in Southampton, England. The facility spans 9,940 square meters and will house approximately 350 employees, combining research and development, clinical expertise, pilot manufacturing, and commercial capabilities to accelerate product development. During the event, CooperVision revealed six major product advancements planned for launch over the next several years, including the world’s first complete family of 1-day contact lenses for myopia control, novel premium 1-day silicone hydrogel technology, and advanced toric multifocal options. The company states these developments represent one of its most ambitious product pipelines to date, aiming to shorten the path from idea to market-ready solution using advanced modeling and AI-enabled tools.