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Menicon Announces Conclusion of   ROSE K Manufacturing Partnership with Blanchard Contact Lenses, a Division of CooperVision

Menicon Co., Ltd. (Head Office: 21-19, Aoi 3, Naka-ku, Nagoya; Director, President and CEO: Koji Kawaura) announces that its ROSE K manufacturing partnership with Blanchard Contact Lenses, a division of CooperVision, concluded on December 31, 2025.

Blanchard had been an important and valued ROSE K partner since 2003, contributing more than two decades of expertise to the fitting, education, and delivery of ROSE K lenses throughout the United States. Their dedication to manufacturing, distributor support, and practitioner training played a meaningful role in advancing care for patients with irregular corneas.

“We extend our sincere gratitude to Blanchard Contact Lenses for their long-standing collaboration and commitment,” said Dr Jennifer Choo, Global Director of the Specialty Lens Division at Menicon Co., Ltd. “Their clinical engagement and support for eye care professionals have been instrumental in the growth of the ROSE K program in the U.S.”

As of January 1, 2026, U.S. eye care professionals can continue to access ROSE K lenses through Menicon’s three trusted manufacturing partners: ABB Optical Group, Art Optical, and X-Cel – Essilor Contacts. Each of these partners shares Menicon’s commitment to precision, consistent quality, and dedicated practitioner support—ensuring uninterrupted access and success with ROSE K designs for clinicians across the country.

About Menicon
Menicon Co., Ltd., based in Nagoya, Japan, is a global contact lens manufacturer committed to monozukuri - a tradition of craftsmanship that values precision, quality, and continuous improvement. Since introducing Japan’s first corneal contact lenses in 1951, Menicon has upheld its corporate slogan, “Contributing to society by providing superior visual correction.” The company continues to prioritize eye safety, advanced research and development, and innovative manufacturing technologies. Today, Menicon operates in more than 80 countries, offering a comprehensive portfolio that includes lens materials, specialty lens designs, care solutions, and long-term eye health programs such as the MELS Plan.

In terms of ROSE K, Menicon works through a global network of 22 manufacturing partners, collaborating closely with eye care professionals to ensure consistent quality and expertise in fitting these highly specialized lenses. This partnership network enables the company to support practitioners worldwide in delivering reliable vision correction and improved visual outcomes for patients with irregular corneas.

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