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</font></b><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br>
</b>Washington, DC 20549</font></p>



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<p align=center style='text-align:center'><font face="Arial" 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="Arial" size="2">Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)<br>
<b>&nbsp;February 22, 2005</b></font></p>



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<p align=center style='text-align:center'><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>MENTOR CORPORATION</b></font></p>

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registrant as specified in its charter)</font></p>



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  <p align=center style='text-align:center'><font face="Arial" size="2"><b><u>41-0950791</u></b></font></p>
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<p style='margin-top:0in' align="center"><font face="Arial" 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="Arial" size="2"><b>(805) 879-6000<br>
</b>(Registrant's
telephone number, including area code)</font></p>



<p align=center style='text-align:center'><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Not Applicable<br>
</b>(Former name or
former address, if changed since last report)</font></p>



<p><font face="Arial" 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:</font></p>

<p style='margin-left:14.25pt;text-indent:-14.25pt'><font face="Arial" size="2">[&nbsp; ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425
under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</font></p>

<p style='margin-left:14.25pt;text-indent:-14.25pt'><font face="Arial" size="2">[&nbsp; ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</font></p>

<p style='margin-left:14.25pt;text-indent:-14.25pt'><font face="Arial" size="2">[&nbsp; ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</font></p>

<p style='margin-left:14.25pt;text-indent:-14.25pt'><font face="Arial" 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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<font face="Arial" size="2">Item 1.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Entry into a Material
Definitive Agreement.</font></b></p>



<p style='text-indent:39.9pt'><font face="Arial" size="2">On February 16, 2005, Christopher J. Conway resigned as a
director and executive officer of Mentor Corporation (the &quot;Company&quot;).&nbsp; In
connection with such resignation, the Company entered into a Severance Agreement
and Release with Mr. Conway, which provides for the following:</font></p>



<p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0.0001pt'>
<font face="Arial" size="2">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Severance pay in
amount equal to 24 months' base salary, plus one month's base salary for each
year of service by Mr. Conway (36 years) with the Company (i.e., 60 months' total
salary) for a total amount of $2,172,600;</font></p>

<p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0.0001pt'>
<font face="Arial" size="2">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The accelerated
vesting of all unvested and unexpired stock options (185,000 options), which are
held by Mr. Conway pursuant to stock option agreements with the Company;</font></p>

<p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0.0001pt'>
<font face="Arial" size="2">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The payment of
premiums for Mr. Conway and his dependents' health, dental and vision benefits
coverage for up to twelve months after his resignation;</font></p>

<p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0.0001pt'>
<font face="Arial" size="2">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transfer of
ownership of the Company automobile used by Mr. Conway at the time of his
resignation; and</font></p>

<p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0.0001pt'>
<font face="Arial" size="2">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A one-time office
allowance payment of $25,000.</font></p>



<p style='text-indent:.5in'><font face="Arial" size="2">Mr. Conway's Severance Agreement and Release also contains
customary confidentiality, release of claims, non-disparagement, non-solicitation,
and indemnification provisions and an agreement by Mr. Conway not to engage in
any business activity, for a period of 24 months, that is the same or similar
to Mr. Conway's work for the Company and that is within the same geographic
territory and which is directly competitive with the business conducted by the
Company at the time of Mr. Conway's resignation.</font></p>



<p style='text-indent:.5in'><font face="Arial" size="2">On February 16, 2005, Adel Michael resigned as a director and
executive officer of the Company.&nbsp; In connection with such resignation, the
Company entered into a Severance Agreement and Release with Mr. Michael, and
his Employment Agreement with the Company terminated. &nbsp;Consistent with Mr.
Michael's Employment Agreement, the Severance Agreement and Release provides
for the following:</font></p>



<p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0.0001pt'>
<font face="Arial" size="2">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A pro rata
payment representing Mr. Michael's remaining base salary (of $375,000 per annum)
through June 30, 2005, in a lump sum amount;</font></p>

<p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0.0001pt'>
<font face="Arial" size="2">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Severance pay in
amount equal to two years' base salary;</font></p>

<p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0.0001pt'>
<font face="Arial" size="2">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A bonus equal to
two years' base salary in payment of an incentive bonus previously agreed to by
the Company in connection with special projects to which Mr. Michael had been
assigned and that were subsequently terminated by the Company prior to their
completion;</font></p>

<p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0.0001pt'>
<font face="Arial" size="2">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The accelerated
vesting of all unvested and unexpired stock options (193,000 options), which are
held by Mr. Michael pursuant to stock option agreements with the Company;</font></p>

<p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0.0001pt'>
<font face="Arial" size="2">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The payment of
premiums for Mr. Michael and his dependents' health, dental and vision benefits
and Mr. Michael's life insurance coverage through June 30, 2008; and</font></p>

<p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0.0001pt'>
<font face="Arial" size="2">&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transfer of
ownership of the Company automobile used by Mr. Michael upon his payment in the
amount of the lease buy-out and transfer costs of the automobile, less the Company's
remaining contractual obligations to Mr. Michael in relation to such
automobile.</font></p>



<p style='text-indent:.5in'><font face="Arial" size="2">Mr. Michael's Severance Agreement and Release also contains
customary confidentiality, release of claims, non-disparagement,
non-solicitation, and indemnification provisions.<br>
<br>
</font><b>
<font face="Arial" size="2">Item 1.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Termination of a
Material Definitive Agreement.&nbsp; </font></b> </p>



<p style='text-indent:37.05pt'><font face="Arial" size="2">The Company entered into a Severance Agreement and Release
with Adel Michael, Vice Chairman, which provided for the termination of his
Employment Agreement with the Company, effective February 16, 2005.&nbsp; See &quot;Item 1.01&nbsp; Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement&quot;.
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line-height:normal'><b><font face="Arial" size="2">Item 5.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Departure
of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Principal Officers.</font></b></p>



<p style='text-indent:37.05pt'><font face="Arial" size="2">On February 16, 2005, Christopher Conway, Chairman, and Adel Michael, Vice Chairman, resigned as directors of the Company.</font></p>

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<p style='text-align:justify;text-indent:37.05pt'><font face="Arial" 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.</font></p>



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  <font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Mentor
  Corporation</b><br>
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  <p align=right style='text-align:right'><font face="Arial" size="2">Date:&nbsp; February
	22, 2005&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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  <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;/s/ Joshua H. Levine</font></td>
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  <font face="Arial" size="2">Joshua H. Levine</font><p><font face="Arial" size="2">Chief Executive Officer</font></p>

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	22, 2005&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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  <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;/s/ Loren L. McFarland</font></td>
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  <font face="Arial" size="2">Loren L. McFarland </font>
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Mentor Corporation
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)
February 22, 2005
MENTOR CORPORATION
(Exact name of
registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota
0-7955
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)
Not Applicable
(Former name or
former address, if changed since last report)
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:
[  ] 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))
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Item 1.01    Entry into a Material
Definitive Agreement.
On February 16, 2005, Christopher J. Conway resigned as a
director and executive officer of Mentor Corporation (the "Company").  In
connection with such resignation, the Company entered into a Severance Agreement
and Release with Mr. Conway, which provides for the following:
•     Severance pay in
amount equal to 24 months' base salary, plus one month's base salary for each
year of service by Mr. Conway (36 years) with the Company (i.e., 60 months' total
salary) for a total amount of $2,172,600;
•     The accelerated
vesting of all unvested and unexpired stock options (185,000 options), which are
held by Mr. Conway pursuant to stock option agreements with the Company;
•     The payment of
premiums for Mr. Conway and his dependents' health, dental and vision benefits
coverage for up to twelve months after his resignation;
•     Transfer of
ownership of the Company automobile used by Mr. Conway at the time of his
resignation; and
•     A one-time office
allowance payment of $25,000.
Mr. Conway's Severance Agreement and Release also contains
customary confidentiality, release of claims, non-disparagement, non-solicitation,
and indemnification provisions and an agreement by Mr. Conway not to engage in
any business activity, for a period of 24 months, that is the same or similar
to Mr. Conway's work for the Company and that is within the same geographic
territory and which is directly competitive with the business conducted by the
Company at the time of Mr. Conway's resignation.
On February 16, 2005, Adel Michael resigned as a director and
executive officer of the Company.  In connection with such resignation, the
Company entered into a Severance Agreement and Release with Mr. Michael, and
his Employment Agreement with the Company terminated.  Consistent with Mr.
Michael's Employment Agreement, the Severance Agreement and Release provides
for the following:
•     A pro rata
payment representing Mr. Michael's remaining base salary (of $375,000 per annum)
through June 30, 2005, in a lump sum amount;
•     Severance pay in
amount equal to two years' base salary;
•     A bonus equal to
two years' base salary in payment of an incentive bonus previously agreed to by
the Company in connection with special projects to which Mr. Michael had been
assigned and that were subsequently terminated by the Company prior to their
completion;
•     The accelerated
vesting of all unvested and unexpired stock options (193,000 options), which are
held by Mr. Michael pursuant to stock option agreements with the Company;
•     The payment of
premiums for Mr. Michael and his dependents' health, dental and vision benefits
and Mr. Michael's life insurance coverage through June 30, 2008; and
•     Transfer of
ownership of the Company automobile used by Mr. Michael upon his payment in the
amount of the lease buy-out and transfer costs of the automobile, less the Company's
remaining contractual obligations to Mr. Michael in relation to such
automobile.
Mr. Michael's Severance Agreement and Release also contains
customary confidentiality, release of claims, non-disparagement,
non-solicitation, and indemnification provisions.
Item 1.02    Termination of a
Material Definitive Agreement.
The Company entered into a Severance Agreement and Release
with Adel Michael, Vice Chairman, which provided for the termination of his
Employment Agreement with the Company, effective February 16, 2005.  See "Item 1.01  Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement".
Item 5.02    Departure
of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Principal Officers.
On February 16, 2005, Christopher Conway, Chairman, and Adel Michael, Vice Chairman, resigned as directors of the Company.
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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:  February
	22, 2005                                       
  By:
/s/ Joshua H. Levine
Joshua H. Levine
Chief Executive Officer
Date:  February
	22, 2005                                       
  By:
/s/ Loren L. McFarland
Loren L. McFarland
Chief  Financial Officer
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