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Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2014 | Oct. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning | $ 1,387,611 | $ 1,370,247
Net additions during the year |  | 14,380
Net reductions during the nine-month period ended July 31, 2014 | (590) |
Translation | 3,890 | 2,984
Balance, ending | 1,390,911 | 1,387,611
CooperVision [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning | 1,048,478 | 1,044,054
Net additions during the year |  | 3,363
Net reductions during the nine-month period ended July 31, 2014 | 0 |
Translation | 5,070 | 1,061
Balance, ending | 1,053,548 | 1,048,478
CooperSurgical [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning | 339,133 | 326,193
Net additions during the year |  | 11,017
Net reductions during the nine-month period ended July 31, 2014 | (590) |
Translation | (1,180) | 1,923
Balance, ending | $ 337,363 | $ 339,133

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