June 11, 2025
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — CooperVision recently hosted its 2025 New Graduate Summit on both the East and West Coast. The company welcomed over 100 new Doctors of Optometry for two multi-day educational events.
The goal of the Summit was to support the transition from optometry school to practice. The Summits provided practical guidance on topics including employment contracts, financial planning and building confidence in patient care, among others.
On the west coast, the Summit was held at the Paragon CRT manufacturing facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Similarly, on the east coast, the Summit was held at CooperVision’s facilities near Rochester, New York.
Participants toured the sites to learn about contact lens manufacturing and distribution operations. They also engaged in interactive sessions led by experienced optometrists on career readiness, professional growth and clinical best practices.
Speakers included Dr. Cindy Shan of Pacific Eye Doctors in British Columbia; Dr. Sheila Morrison of Mission Eye Care in Calgary; Dr. Aaron Neufeld of Los Altos Optometric Group in California; Dr. Chris Lopez of Griebenow Eyecare in Wisconsin; and Dr. Shalu Pal of Dr. Shalu Pal & Associates in Toronto.
“Whether it’s navigating the first employment contract or gaining confidence in independent clinical decision-making, our goal is to prepare these new doctors for success in and out of the exam room,” said Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, Head, Myopia Management, Professional and Academic Affairs, CooperVision. “We want new graduates to leave the Summit feeling supported—not only by what they learned during the event, but through an ongoing partnership with our team. Congratulations to this year’s graduating class of optometrists as they officially begin their professional journey.”
CooperVision’s support for new graduates continues beyond the Summit, with additional professional development resources available through the company’s Online Success Center.
