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ROCHESTER, N.Y., August 5, 2025—CooperVision and the American Optometric Association (AOA) are accelerating the fight against childhood myopia through the continued expansion of The Myopia Collective, a nationwide initiative empowering optometrists to spearhead the movement in myopia management. One year after launching its inaugural class of Change Agents—dedicated eye care professionals driving awareness and action in their communities—the program is gaining even more ground with new leaders joining from Wisconsin, Maryland, and Montana.
“The transformation we’ve seen in just one year is nothing short of inspiring,” said Michele Andrews, OD, Vice President, Marketing and Professional Affairs, Americas, CooperVision. “These optometrists aren’t just raising awareness, they’re reshaping how communities respond to childhood myopia. Their passion and leadership are fueling a movement, and we’re just getting started.”
With the newest Change Agents, more than 70 optometrists nationwide are now leading the charge in transforming how myopia is understood and managed. These eye care professionals are the driving force behind The Myopia Collective’s mission to shift the standard of care from simply correcting vision to delivering proactive, comprehensive treatment that slows the progression of myopia.1
But the movement doesn’t stop here. The Myopia Collective welcomes all members of the optometric community, regardless of role or credential, to join as Members. By participating, they signal a shared commitment to advancing myopia care, while gaining access to exclusive education, tools, and resources that empower them to make a lasting impact in their practices and communities.
“Being part of The Myopia Collective has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career,” said Jennifer Stewart, OD, Change Agent from Connecticut. “It’s empowering to collaborate with a nationwide network of optometrists who share a deep commitment to making myopia management the standard of care.1 I’m excited to welcome our newest Change Agents and continue building momentum together, because the future of children’s vision depends on it.”
A new joint infographic showcases the growing national impact of The Myopia Collective, highlighting how Change Agents are driving meaningful progress in their practices and communities. To explore the movement and learn how to become a Member, visit The Myopia Collective website and join the effort to reshape the future of myopia care.
1. Resolution: The standard of care for Myopia Management by Optometrists. World Council of Optometry. (2021, May 17). https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/resolution-the-standard-of-care-for-myopia-management-by-optometrists.
About the American Optometric Association
The American Optometric Association (AOA) is the leading authority on and advocate for quality eye health care, representing more than 49,000 Doctors of Optometry, optometry students and optometric professionals. As the sole primary eye care provider in many communities across America, Doctor of Optometry are often a patient's first entry point into the health care system, and have extensive, ongoing training to examine, diagnose, treat, and manage disorders, diseases, and injuries that affect the eye and visual system. Through a nationwide public health initiative, AOA's Eye Deserve More campaign is fostering awareness of the importance of eye health and vision care and the overall health benefits of in-person, comprehensive eye examinations with AOA Doctor of Optometry for all Americans.
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 16,000, sells products in over 130countries, and positively impacts over fifty million lives each year. For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com.
“The transformation we’ve seen in just one year is nothing short of inspiring,” said Michele Andrews, OD, Vice President, Marketing and Professional Affairs, Americas, CooperVision. “These optometrists aren’t just raising awareness, they’re reshaping how communities respond to childhood myopia. Their passion and leadership are fueling a movement, and we’re just getting started.”
With the newest Change Agents, more than 70 optometrists nationwide are now leading the charge in transforming how myopia is understood and managed. These eye care professionals are the driving force behind The Myopia Collective’s mission to shift the standard of care from simply correcting vision to delivering proactive, comprehensive treatment that slows the progression of myopia.1
But the movement doesn’t stop here. The Myopia Collective welcomes all members of the optometric community, regardless of role or credential, to join as Members. By participating, they signal a shared commitment to advancing myopia care, while gaining access to exclusive education, tools, and resources that empower them to make a lasting impact in their practices and communities.
“Being part of The Myopia Collective has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career,” said Jennifer Stewart, OD, Change Agent from Connecticut. “It’s empowering to collaborate with a nationwide network of optometrists who share a deep commitment to making myopia management the standard of care.1 I’m excited to welcome our newest Change Agents and continue building momentum together, because the future of children’s vision depends on it.”
A new joint infographic showcases the growing national impact of The Myopia Collective, highlighting how Change Agents are driving meaningful progress in their practices and communities. To explore the movement and learn how to become a Member, visit The Myopia Collective website and join the effort to reshape the future of myopia care.
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Reference1. Resolution: The standard of care for Myopia Management by Optometrists. World Council of Optometry. (2021, May 17). https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/resolution-the-standard-of-care-for-myopia-management-by-optometrists.
About the American Optometric Association
The American Optometric Association (AOA) is the leading authority on and advocate for quality eye health care, representing more than 49,000 Doctors of Optometry, optometry students and optometric professionals. As the sole primary eye care provider in many communities across America, Doctor of Optometry are often a patient's first entry point into the health care system, and have extensive, ongoing training to examine, diagnose, treat, and manage disorders, diseases, and injuries that affect the eye and visual system. Through a nationwide public health initiative, AOA's Eye Deserve More campaign is fostering awareness of the importance of eye health and vision care and the overall health benefits of in-person, comprehensive eye examinations with AOA Doctor of Optometry for all Americans.
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 16,000, sells products in over 130countries, and positively impacts over fifty million lives each year. For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com.
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