CooperVision announced that award-winning educator, author, and children’s advocate Michael Bonner will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2025 American Academy of Optometry annual meeting. His session, titled “Kids Can Do Hard Things (And So Can You!),” will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 206AB.

Bonner’s address will highlight themes of resilience, empathy, and action, and encourage attendees to embrace change even when it proves challenging, according to a press release. Additionally, Bonner will draw parallels to myopia management, underscoring the importance of adopting evidence-based interventions rather than defaulting to familiar approaches. His message will support CooperVision’s ongoing efforts to promote effective myopia control strategies that prioritize children’s long-term eye health.OM