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Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2013 | Oct. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning | $ 1,370,247 | $ 1,276,567
Net additions during the year | 14,380 | 95,608
Translation | 2,984 | (1,928)
Balance, ending | 1,387,611 | 1,370,247
Coopervision [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning | 1,044,054 | 1,046,587
Net additions during the year | 3,363 | 260
Translation | 1,061 | (2,793)
Balance, ending | 1,048,478 | 1,044,054
CooperSurgical [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning | 326,193 | 229,980
Net additions during the year | 11,017 | 95,348
Translation | 1,923 | 865
Balance, ending | $ 339,133 | $ 326,193

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