Dr Simon Cooper

Dr Simon Cooper

Working with the TheraTears marketing team, as well as with a number of other Prestige Brands, Dr Simon Cooper brings extensive knowledge and experience in a number of key areas. With a PhD in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, and before that a BA in biological sciences from the University of Oxford, he brings immense technical expertise.

In a healthcare career stretching over a quarter of a century, he has developed formulations for projects such as Nurofen and Strepsils. He has also worked for Boots in a variety of roles and has served as an adviser to many other healthcare brands worldwide.

In addition to his science and healthcare knowledge and experience, Dr Cooper brings skills in a plethora of other areas to his professional roles. These include marketing and advertising, big data, augmented intelligence, retail, and equality and diversity.

More from Dr Simon Cooper

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Eye Health Tips & Guidance

How long do preservative-free eye drops last?

If you’ve browsed for eye drops before, then you’re probably aware that the market is...
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Eye Health Tips & Guidance

What are the side effects of using hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a compound commonly used in self-care products such as serums, face creams...
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Eye Health Tips & Guidance

Why do your eyes sting when you’re tired?

Sometimes it can feel like we’re tired all the time, whether you’re coming home from...
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Eye Health Tips & Guidance

Are preservative-free eye drops better for you?

When you’re looking for a product to alleviate irritated eyes, it makes sense that you’d...
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Eye Health Tips & Guidance

Why do my eyes feel tired?

Trying to get on with your everyday tasks and responsibilities can be difficult when you're...
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Eye Health Tips & Guidance

Are preservatives in eye drops bad?

When shopping for eye drops for dry eyes or other irritating eye conditions, you may...
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Eye Health Tips & Guidance

Five myths about ageing eyes

There are lots of explanations for why people believe things that aren’t true about optical...
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Eye Health Tips & Guidance

How to keep your eyes healthy as you age

Deteriorating eyesight is a natural part of the ageing process, but that doesn’t mean you...
Person applying eye drops, focusing on one eye with a dropper held above, indicating eye care or relief.
Eye Health Tips & Guidance

Is hyaluronic acid good for your eyes?

Hyaluronic acid is found in many dry eye treatments - and other skincare and beauty...
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Eye Health Tips & Guidance

How to stop dry eyes at night

Anything that keeps you up when you’re trying to sleep is annoying, but dry eyes...