CooperVision Adds Global Professional Relations Role; Richard Clompus Joins Company as Vice President

PLEASANTON, California, January 18 - CooperVision today announced that Richard Clompus, OD, FAAO, has joined
the company as vice president, global professional relations within the
Global Commercial Strategy team. Dr. Clompus will support clinical studies,
education, and professional affairs on a worldwide basis in order to further
establish CooperVision's position in the global contact lens industry.

"Richard brings a wealth of experience and technical expertise to this
role," said Jeffrey A. McLean, executive vice president, Global Commercial
Strategy, CooperVision. "We look forward to his contribution as we continue
to develop our professional relations strategy, clinical programs, and
enhance the overall experience of our customers."

Dr. Clompus most recently served as director of The Vision Care
Institute, LLC, supporting student and doctor education in the U.S., Canada,
and Puerto Rico. Prior to that, he was part of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
where he held leadership positions within The Spectacle Lens Group and
Vistakon. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, charter
member of the AOA Contact Lens Section, and Fellow of the American Academy of
Optometry.

Dr. Clompus was also in private practice for 20 years, establishing an
innovative optometric practice in West Chester, Pa., providing
multidisciplinary eye care and contact lens specialty services. He has
exceptional expertise in the use of multimedia technologies for presentations
and training, published many journal articles, and is a contributing author
to several publications. Dr. Clompus graduated from the Pennsylvania College
of Optometry and completed a family practice residency at the University of
Alabama School of Optometry in Birmingham.

He and his family will be relocating to CooperVision's global
headquarters in Pleasanton, Calif.

About CooperVision

CooperVision, a unit of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NYSE: COO), is one of
the world's leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. Dedicated to
enhancing the contact lens experience for practitioners and patients,
CooperVision specializes in lenses for astigmatism, presbyopia, and ocular
dryness. CooperVision manufactures a full array of monthly, two-week, and
daily disposable contact lenses featuring advanced materials and optics. For
more information, visit www.coopervision.com.

Julie Napieralski, +1-585-641-4504, jnapieralski at martinoflynn.com