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Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning | $ 2,197,077 | $ 2,220,900
Net additions during the nine-month period ended July 31, 2016 | 158,700 | 16,200
Translation | (127,700) | (40,000)
Balance, ending | 2,228,063 | 2,197,077
CooperVision [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning | 1,827,600 | 1,861,500
Net additions during the nine-month period ended July 31, 2016 | 0 | (1,200)
Translation | (124,900) | (32,700)
Balance, ending | 1,702,700 | 1,827,600
CooperSurgical [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning | 369,500 | 359,400
Net additions during the nine-month period ended July 31, 2016 | 158,700 | 17,400
Translation | (2,800) | (7,300)
Balance, ending | $ 525,400 | $ 369,500

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