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<font face="Times New Roman" size="4">UNITED STATES<br>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br>
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<p align=center style='text-align:center'><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"><b>FORM 8&#8209;K</b></font></p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center'><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">CURRENT REPORT<br>
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of<br>
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</font></p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center'><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported)<br>
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<b>November 28, 2006</b></font></p>

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<p align=center style='text-align:center'><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"><b>MENTOR CORPORATION<br>
</b></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">(Exact name of
registrant as specified in its charter)</font></p>

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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2"><b><u>41-0950791</u></b></font></p>
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2">(Commission File Number)</font></p>
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	<font face="Times New Roman" size="2">(IRS Employer<br>
  Identification No.)</font></p>
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<p align=center style='text-align:center'><font face="Times New Roman" size="2"><b>201 Mentor Drive<br>
 Santa Barbara, California&nbsp; 93111<br>
</b>(Address of
principal executive offices, including zip code)</font></p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center'><font face="Times New Roman" size="2"><b>(805) 879-6000<br>
</b>(Registrant's
telephone number, including area code)</font></p>

<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">Check the
appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously
satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following
provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):</font></p>

<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">[&nbsp; ]
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</font></p>

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</font></p>

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</font></p>

<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">[&nbsp; ]
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</font></p>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Item 1.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Entry
into Material Definitive Agreement</b></font></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">On November 14, 2006, the Board of
Directors of Mentor Corporation (the &quot;Company&quot;) approved a form of
indemnification agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 (the &quot;Indemnification
Agreement&quot;).&nbsp; The Board authorized the Company to enter into the Indemnification
Agreement with each of its directors and executive officers.&nbsp; Acting pursuant to
that authority, on November 28, 2006 the Company entered into the
Indemnification Agreement with each of the following: Joshua H. Levine; Joseph
E. Whitters; Michael L. Emmons; Walter W. Faster; Michael Nakonechny; Ronald J.
Rossi; Kathleen M. Beauchamp; Loren L. McFarland; and Joseph A. Newcomb.</font></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">The Indemnification Agreement provides,
among other things, that subject to the procedures set forth in the
Indemnification Agreement:&nbsp; (i) the Company will indemnify the Indemnitee (as
defined in the Indemnification Agreement) to the fullest extent permitted by law
in the event Indemnitee was, is or becomes a party to or witness or other
participant in, or is threatened to be made a party to or witness or other
participant in, a Proceeding (as defined in the Indemnification Agreement) by
reason of (or arising in part out of) an Indemnifiable Event (as defined in the
Indemnification Agreement); (ii) if requested by Indemnitee, and subject to
certain exceptions, the Company will advance Expenses (as defined in the
Indemnification Agreement) to the Indemnitee; (iii) if there is a Change of
Control (as defined in the Indemnification Agreement), the Company will seek the
advice of independent legal counsel with respect to all matters thereafter
arising concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and advances
under the Indemnification Agreement or any provision of the Company's articles
of incorporation or
bylaws; (iv) the rights of the Indemnitee under the Indemnification Agreement
are in addition to any other rights the Indemnitee may have under the Company's
articles of incorporation or bylaws or the Minnesota Business Corporations Act or otherwise; and
(v) to the extent the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies
providing directors' and officers' liability insurance, the Indemnitee will be
covered to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any Company director
or officer. In addition, the Indemnification Agreement establishes guidelines as
to the defense and settlement of claims by the parties and the period of
limitations. </font></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">The foregoing summary of the
Indemnification Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full
text of the Indemnification Agreement attached as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and
incorporated by reference herein.</font></p>



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<font face="Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Item 9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Financial Statements and Exhibits</b></font></p>

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<b>SIGNATURES</b></font></p>



<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto
duly authorized.<br>
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  <font face="Times New Roman" size="2">Date:&nbsp;
  November 28, 2006</font></td>
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  <font face="Times New Roman" size="2">/s/Joshua H. Levine</font></td>
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  <font face="Times New Roman" size="2">Joshua
  H. Levine<br>
	Chief
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  November 28, 2006</font></td>
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  <font face="Times New Roman" size="2">/s/Loren L. McFarland</font></td>
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  <font face="Times New Roman" size="2">Loren L. McFarland<br>
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Mentor Corporation - 8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8‑K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported)
November 28, 2006
MENTOR CORPORATION
(Exact name of
registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota
001-31744
41-0950791
(State or other jurisdiction of
  incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
201 Mentor Drive
Santa Barbara, California  93111
(Address of
principal executive offices, including zip code)
(805) 879-6000
(Registrant's
telephone number, including area code)
Check the
appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously
satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following
provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
[  ]
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[  ]
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[  ]
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[  ]
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 1.01    Entry
into Material Definitive Agreement
On November 14, 2006, the Board of
Directors of Mentor Corporation (the "Company") approved a form of
indemnification agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 (the "Indemnification
Agreement").  The Board authorized the Company to enter into the Indemnification
Agreement with each of its directors and executive officers.  Acting pursuant to
that authority, on November 28, 2006 the Company entered into the
Indemnification Agreement with each of the following: Joshua H. Levine; Joseph
E. Whitters; Michael L. Emmons; Walter W. Faster; Michael Nakonechny; Ronald J.
Rossi; Kathleen M. Beauchamp; Loren L. McFarland; and Joseph A. Newcomb.
The Indemnification Agreement provides,
among other things, that subject to the procedures set forth in the
Indemnification Agreement:  (i) the Company will indemnify the Indemnitee (as
defined in the Indemnification Agreement) to the fullest extent permitted by law
in the event Indemnitee was, is or becomes a party to or witness or other
participant in, or is threatened to be made a party to or witness or other
participant in, a Proceeding (as defined in the Indemnification Agreement) by
reason of (or arising in part out of) an Indemnifiable Event (as defined in the
Indemnification Agreement); (ii) if requested by Indemnitee, and subject to
certain exceptions, the Company will advance Expenses (as defined in the
Indemnification Agreement) to the Indemnitee; (iii) if there is a Change of
Control (as defined in the Indemnification Agreement), the Company will seek the
advice of independent legal counsel with respect to all matters thereafter
arising concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and advances
under the Indemnification Agreement or any provision of the Company's articles
of incorporation or
bylaws; (iv) the rights of the Indemnitee under the Indemnification Agreement
are in addition to any other rights the Indemnitee may have under the Company's
articles of incorporation or bylaws or the Minnesota Business Corporations Act or otherwise; and
(v) to the extent the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies
providing directors' and officers' liability insurance, the Indemnitee will be
covered to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any Company director
or officer. In addition, the Indemnification Agreement establishes guidelines as
to the defense and settlement of claims by the parties and the period of
limitations.
The foregoing summary of the
Indemnification Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full
text of the Indemnification Agreement attached as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and
incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01        Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit No.
Exhibit Title or Description
10.1
Form of Indemnity Agreement of Mentor Corporation
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto
duly authorized.
MENTOR CORPORATION
Date: 
  November 28, 2006
By:
/s/Joshua H. Levine
Joshua
  H. Levine
Chief
  Executive Officer
Date: 
  November 28, 2006
By:
/s/Loren L. McFarland
Loren L. McFarland
Chief
  Financial Officer
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