Merel Kanters serves as Professional Affairs Manager Benelux at CooperVision, where she leads a team supporting eye care professionals through education and professional development. With a background as an optometrist and former lecturer in contact lens care and optics at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, she brings many years of experience in teaching, training, and knowledge-sharing.
Her expertise includes myopia management, innovative contact lens solutions, and contact lens complications. Merel is particularly passionate about translating scientific evidence into practical insights that help eye care professionals deliver the best possible care for their patients.