The Cooper Companies, Inc. · Pleasanton, CA United States ·(NYSE: COO)

The Cooper Companies makes specialty medical devices in two niche markets: vision care and gynecology. Its CooperVision subsidiary makes specialty contact lenses, including toric lenses for astigmatism, multifocal lenses for presbyopia (blurred vision), and cosmetic lenses. The company also offers lenses for more common vision problems such as nearsightedness and farsightedness. Subsidiary CooperSurgical specializes in women's health care; its wide range of products include bone densitometers (for diagnosing osteoporosis), surgery instruments, and fetal monitors. The company markets its products through its own sales representatives in North America and through a mix of direct sales and distributors elsewhere. To read the full description, subscribe now.