LCA-Vision Announces the Addition of Dr. Jeffrey B. Robin to its Orlando LasikPlus Vision Center

LCA-Vision Announces the Addition of Dr. Jeffrey B. Robin to its
Orlando LasikPlus Vision Center
Joining Forces with Dr. Lewis R. Groden to Serve the Growing Central Florida
Market 


CINCINNATI, May 25  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LCA-Vision Inc. (NASDAQ:LCAV), a
leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand,
announced today that Dr. Jeffrey B. Robin has joined the company. Dr. Robin, a
board-certified ophthalmologist and internationally recognized authority in the
field of refractive surgery, joins forces with Dr. Lewis R. Groden at the
company's Orlando LasikPlus vision center as it continues to grow.

Dr. Robin has focused exclusively on refractive surgery for the past 10 years. 
He is a member of numerous medical and ophthalmic professional organizations
and has served on several journal and editorial advisory boards.

Commenting on Dr. Robin's appointment, Stephen N. Joffe, LCA-Vision's chairman
and chief executive officer said, "We are privileged to have Dr. Robin join our
Orlando LasikPlus vision center. Dr. Robin is an outstanding, seasoned, and
talented ophthalmologist who we believe will play a key role along with Dr.
Groden in charting our future growth in central Florida. The combination of
these experienced ophthalmologists will help us meet the growing demand for the
procedure in the central Florida market. Combined, Dr. Robin and Dr. Groden
have performed approximately 65,000 procedures."

Laser vision correction is now one of the most frequently performed elective
surgical procedure in the United States. The potential patient pool is large,
with significant growth potential. Coupling experienced and respected
ophthalmologists with advanced technology and a commitment to provide patients
with superior services at an affordable price, LCA- Vision/LasikPlus has become
one of the leading providers of laser vision correction services in the United
States.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks
and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from
current expectations. For a discussion of risks and uncertainties we face,
please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
including, but not limited to, our Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

About LCA-Vision Inc./LasikPlus

LCA-Vision Inc. is a leading provider of laser vision correction services under
the LasikPlus brand. We own and operate 42 LasikPlus fixed-site laser vision
correction centers in the United States and a joint venture in Canada.
Additional information is available at our corporate websites:
http://www.lca-vision.com/ and http://www.lasikplus.com/ .

  It's Not Just LASIK. It's LasikPlus!

   For Additional Information
   Patricia Forsythe
   V.P. Investor Relations
   513-792-5629
   

DATASOURCE: LCA-Vision Inc.



CONTACT:  Patricia Forsythe, V.P. Investor Relations of LCA-Vision Inc.,

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Web site:  http://www.lca-vision.com/

http://www.lasikplus.com/ 

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