CooperVision Canada Partners with Olympic Speed Skater Valérie Maltais

Thursday, April 23 2026 | 08 h 13 min | News

CooperVision Canada has announced a new partnership with Valérie Maltais, one of Canada’s most accomplished Olympic speed skaters, as she continues to compete internationally while pursuing her academic studies.

According to the company, Maltais uses MyDay Energys® contact lenses as she balances the visual demands of elite sport and online learning. CooperVision says the lens is designed to support comfort and visual performance for people who spend significant time on digital devices.

A five-time Olympian and multi-medalist, Maltais competes in a sport where precision and visual clarity are essential. CooperVision says the partnership is intended to highlight the role vision can play in supporting performance in both athletic and everyday settings.

“I put my lenses on in the morning. I feel that my eyes are fresh, my vision is simply clear,” said Valérie Maltais. “I’m also a student and most of my classes are online. I can focus on my schoolwork, looking at a screen and not feeling that my eyes are dry or my eyes are tired.”

CooperVision says MyDay Energys is made from a naturally wettable material and incorporates DigitalBoost™ technology, which the company says may help reduce eye strain associated with digital device use.

In a statement, Kristine Churchward, Head of Marketing at CooperVision Canada, said Maltais’ dual role as an elite athlete and student reflects the varied visual demands many Canadians face.

Through the partnership, CooperVision and Maltais say they plan to collaborate on initiatives aimed at raising awareness of the importance of vision and eye health in active and digitally connected lifestyles.

Click HERE for the full press release.

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