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In the news release, CooperVision Expands MyDay® MiSight® 1 day Myopia Control Soft Contact Lenses Into Asia Pacific Region, issued 02-Mar-2026 by CooperVision, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:
CooperVision Expands MyDay® MiSight® 1 day Myopia Control Soft Contact Lenses Into Asia Pacific Region
Second Phase of Rollout Builds on Strong Momentum Across Europe and UK.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CooperVision is continuing its global rollout of MyDay® MiSight® 1 day contact lenses with immediate availability in Australia and New Zealand, marking the myopia control product's first entry into the Asia Pacific region. In addition, the innovative lenses are now shipping in South Africa, building on the initial launch earlier this year across Europe and the United Kingdom.
The expansions underscore the company's commitment to making evidence-based myopia management interventions accessible to eye care professionals (ECPs) and children worldwide.
"Myopia is a pressing health challenge of epic proportions, now affecting nearly one in three children worldwide," said Debbie Olive, Chief Commercial Officer for CooperVision.*1,2,3 "The growing availability and adoption of our myopia control contact lenses, including MyDay® MiSight® 1 day, are helping drive a meaningful shift in pediatric eye care by supporting children's vision today while helping protect their sight for the future."
MyDay® MiSight® 1 day combines the proven MiSight® 1 day ActivControl® Technology with the advanced silicone hydrogel material used in MyDay® lenses, offering "always-on" myopia control alongside the comfort and performance of a daily disposable silicone hydrogel lens.†4 This technology has demonstrated an approximate 50% reduction in myopia progression and is supported by the longest-running soft contact lens clinical trial for myopia control in children. ‡5,6
"The introduction of MyDay® MiSight® 1 day into the Asia Pacific region marks an important milestone in our global efforts to make the latest in evidence-based myopia control accessible to as many children as possible," said Jennifer Lambert, VP – Myopia Control & Cornea Care for CooperVision, CooperVision. "As MiSight® products become available in more markets worldwide, CooperVision's scale and focus are driving a shift in the paradigm, from simply correcting vision to actively controlling myopia progression."
CooperVision expects to continue its phased MyDay® MiSight® 1 day expansion in the coming months, including additional availability in Asia Pacific markets.
To find out more about CooperVision's contact lens portfolio and evidence-based myopia management interventions, visit: www.coopervision.com/select-region
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 50 million lives each year. For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including, among others, statements regarding the launch of MyDay® MiSight® 1 day. Forward-looking statements necessarily depend on assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results and future actions to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements are risks relating to challenges inherent in developing, manufacturing, launching, marketing, and selling new or alternative products; potential product performance, availability and quality issues; competition; launch delays; and other factors described in CooperCompanies' Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the "Business", "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections in Cooper's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, as such Risk Factors may be updated in annual and quarterly filings. CooperCompanies cautions investors that forward-looking statements reflect the company's analysis only on their stated date. CooperCompanies disclaims any intent to update them except as required by law.
Media Contact
Laura DiCaprio, APR
McDougall Communications for CooperVision
laura@mcdougallpr.com or +1-585-434-2148
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* Based on a comprehensive analysis of 276 studies, involving a total of 5,410,945 children and adolescents with spherical equivalent of -0.50D or less, aged 6-19 from across 50 countries, with notable variations in prevalence across different demographic groups.
† Proven to slow myopia progression in children compared to a single vision 1-day lens over a 3-year period.
‡ Using measured and modeled data, pooled across ages (8-17), myopia progression was slowed by an average of approximately 50% with MiSight® 1 day, which shares the same ActivControl® Technology with MyDay® MiSight® 1 day.
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1 Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, et al. Global prevalence of myopia and high myopia and temporal trends from 2000 through 2050. Ophthalmology. 2016;123(5):1036-1042.
2 Liang J, Pu Y, Chen J, et al, Global prevalence, trend and projection of myopia in children and adolescents from 1990 to 2050: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis, British Journal of Ophthalmology 2025;109:362-371.
3 James S. Wolffsohn, Monica Jong, Earl L. Smith, Serge R. Resnikoff, Jost B. Jonas, Nicola S. Logan, Ian Morgan, Padmaja Sankaridurg, Kyoko Ohno-Matsui; IMI 2021 Reports and Digest – Reflections on the Implications for Clinical Practice. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2021;62(5):1. https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.62.5.1.
4 Chamberlain P et al A 3-year Randomized Clinical Trial of MiSight Lenses for Myopia Control. OVS 2019;96:556-567.
5 Arumugam B et al. Modelling Age Effects of Myopia Progression for the MiSight 1 day Clinical Trial. IOVS 2021;62(8):2333.
6 CVI data on file, 2025.
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Correction: The first paragraph has been revised.
In the news release, CooperVision Expands MyDay® MiSight® 1 day Myopia Control Soft Contact Lenses Into Asia Pacific Region, issued 02-Mar-2026 by CooperVision, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:
CooperVision Expands MyDay® MiSight® 1 day Myopia Control Soft Contact Lenses Into Asia Pacific Region
Second Phase of Rollout Builds on Strong Momentum Across Europe and UK.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CooperVision is continuing its global rollout of MyDay® MiSight® 1 day contact lenses with immediate availability in Australia and New Zealand, marking the myopia control product's first entry into the Asia Pacific region. In addition, the innovative lenses are now shipping in South Africa, building on the initial launch earlier this year across Europe and the United Kingdom.
The expansions underscore the company's commitment to making evidence-based myopia management interventions accessible to eye care professionals (ECPs) and children worldwide.
"Myopia is a pressing health challenge of epic proportions, now affecting nearly one in three children worldwide," said Debbie Olive, Chief Commercial Officer for CooperVision.*1,2,3 "The growing availability and adoption of our myopia control contact lenses, including MyDay® MiSight® 1 day, are helping drive a meaningful shift in pediatric eye care by supporting children's vision today while helping protect their sight for the future."
MyDay® MiSight® 1 day combines the proven MiSight® 1 day ActivControl® Technology with the advanced silicone hydrogel material used in MyDay® lenses, offering "always-on" myopia control alongside the comfort and performance of a daily disposable silicone hydrogel lens.†4 This technology has demonstrated an approximate 50% reduction in myopia progression and is supported by the longest-running soft contact lens clinical trial for myopia control in children. ‡5,6
"The introduction of MyDay® MiSight® 1 day into the Asia Pacific region marks an important milestone in our global efforts to make the latest in evidence-based myopia control accessible to as many children as possible," said Jennifer Lambert, VP – Myopia Control & Cornea Care for CooperVision, CooperVision. "As MiSight® products become available in more markets worldwide, CooperVision's scale and focus are driving a shift in the paradigm, from simply correcting vision to actively controlling myopia progression."
CooperVision expects to continue its phased MyDay® MiSight® 1 day expansion in the coming months, including additional availability in Asia Pacific markets.
To find out more about CooperVision's contact lens portfolio and evidence-based myopia management interventions, visit: www.coopervision.com/select-region
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 50 million lives each year. For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including, among others, statements regarding the launch of MyDay® MiSight® 1 day. Forward-looking statements necessarily depend on assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results and future actions to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements are risks relating to challenges inherent in developing, manufacturing, launching, marketing, and selling new or alternative products; potential product performance, availability and quality issues; competition; launch delays; and other factors described in CooperCompanies' Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the "Business", "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections in Cooper's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, as such Risk Factors may be updated in annual and quarterly filings. CooperCompanies cautions investors that forward-looking statements reflect the company's analysis only on their stated date. CooperCompanies disclaims any intent to update them except as required by law.
Media Contact
Laura DiCaprio, APR
McDougall Communications for CooperVision
laura@mcdougallpr.com or +1-585-434-2148
_________________________________
* Based on a comprehensive analysis of 276 studies, involving a total of 5,410,945 children and adolescents with spherical equivalent of -0.50D or less, aged 6-19 from across 50 countries, with notable variations in prevalence across different demographic groups.
† Proven to slow myopia progression in children compared to a single vision 1-day lens over a 3-year period.
‡ Using measured and modeled data, pooled across ages (8-17), myopia progression was slowed by an average of approximately 50% with MiSight® 1 day, which shares the same ActivControl® Technology with MyDay® MiSight® 1 day.
_________________________________
1 Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, et al. Global prevalence of myopia and high myopia and temporal trends from 2000 through 2050. Ophthalmology. 2016;123(5):1036-1042.
2 Liang J, Pu Y, Chen J, et al, Global prevalence, trend and projection of myopia in children and adolescents from 1990 to 2050: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis, British Journal of Ophthalmology 2025;109:362-371.
3 James S. Wolffsohn, Monica Jong, Earl L. Smith, Serge R. Resnikoff, Jost B. Jonas, Nicola S. Logan, Ian Morgan, Padmaja Sankaridurg, Kyoko Ohno-Matsui; IMI 2021 Reports and Digest – Reflections on the Implications for Clinical Practice. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2021;62(5):1. https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.62.5.1.
4 Chamberlain P et al A 3-year Randomized Clinical Trial of MiSight Lenses for Myopia Control. OVS 2019;96:556-567.
5 Arumugam B et al. Modelling Age Effects of Myopia Progression for the MiSight 1 day Clinical Trial. IOVS 2021;62(8):2333.
6 CVI data on file, 2025.
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Correction: The first paragraph has been revised.
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CooperVision Expands MyDay® MiSight® 1 day Myopia Control Soft Contact Lenses Into Asia Pacific Region
The four-day online event brings outdoor cooking lovers the brand's lowest prices of the year, exclusive giveaways, and more ways to enjoy professional-level cooking at home or on the go.
LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Horn Outdoors®, the ultimate solution provider for pizza baking, grilling, and outdoor cooking, will officially launch its first-ever Big Horn® Day this Saturday, featuring a four-day online shopping celebration running from May 9 to May 12 exclusively on bighornoutdoors.com. As the brand's biggest sales event ever, Big Horn Day gives customers more time to discover and score incredible deals on some of Big Horn Outdoors' best outdoor cooking gear at the brand's lowest prices of the year, with savings of up to 50% on select products.
Built to celebrate the growing community of Big Horn Outdoors® customers who bring outdoor cooking culture to life, Big Horn Day invites backyard hosts, campers, tailgaters, balcony cooks, and outdoor food lovers to experience a more effortless way to achieve restaurant-level results. From pizza ovens and gas grills to camping stoves and other outdoor cooking essentials, the event highlights the tools that help make outdoor meals easier, more consistent, and more enjoyable.
"This is the first year we are celebrating Big Horn Day with our community as a way to thank the customers who have made Big Horn Outdoors® part of their outdoor cooking moments," said Richard Jin, founder of Big Horn Outdoors®. "Great outdoor cooking is not just about technique — it is also about having tools that make the experience easier and more enjoyable. With Big Horn Day, we want more people to discover how approachable high-quality outdoor cooking can be."
During Big Horn Day, customers can explore the brand's deepest annual discounts on select outdoor cooking products and take part in giveaways while supplies last. The shopping event is filled with deals on products designed for outdoor food lovers looking to make pizza nights easier, backyard grilling more reliable, campsite cooking more versatile, and small-space outdoor setups more practical.
Big Horn® Day highlights include:
- Up to 50% off select outdoor cooking essentials on Bighornoutdoors.com.
- The brand's lowest prices of the year on select pizza ovens, gas grills, kitchen islands, and more.
- Giveaway opportunities throughout the event, including a chance to win products such as pizza ovens and infrared grills.
As outdoor cooking continues to become a bigger part of everyday living, Big Horn Outdoors® is focused on helping people bring more flavor, fire, and confidence to the way they cook outside. Whether preparing pizza in the backyard, grilling at a campsite, hosting friends before a game, or making dinner on a balcony deck, the brand's products are designed to make high-quality outdoor cooking feel less complicated.
Big Horn Day will be available exclusively at Bighornoutdoors.com from May 9 to May 12. Customers will be able to visit the website to explore limited-time offers, participate in giveaways, and discover outdoor cooking tools built for professional-level results in everyday settings.
About Big Horn Outdoors®
Founded over 14 years ago, Big Horn Outdoors® is an outdoor cooking brand specializing in grills, pizza ovens, and outdoor cooking solutions designed to make professional-quality cooking more accessible. The brand helps people create memorable moments through food, fire, and shared outdoor experiences.
Big Horn Outdoors® products are available through major U.S. retailers, including Walmart, The Home Depot, and Lowe's. The brand is also an active supporter of motorsports culture through its sponsorship of Alli Owens Racing in the NASCAR-owned ARCA Menards Series, reinforcing its connection to outdoor lifestyle, performance, and high-energy community experiences.
For more information, visit www.bighornoutdoor.com.
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Big Horn Outdoors® Announces First-Ever Big Horn Day with Exclusive Savings on Outdoor Cooking Essentials
