Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
Estimated amortization expense, 2013	$ 29.2
Estimated amortization expense, 2014	26.6
Estimated amortization expense, 2015	20.1
Estimated amortization expense, 2016	18.9
Estimated amortization expense, 2017	18.6
CooperSurgical [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes	75.0
Coopervision [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes	$ 17.8