LCA-Vision Opens LasikPlus Vision Center in Norfolk, Virginia

LCA-Vision Opens LasikPlus Vision Center in Norfolk, Virginia
Number of LasikPlus Vision Centers in the United States at 42 


CINCINNATI, May 11  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LCA-Vision Inc. (NASDAQ:LCAV), a
leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand,
announced today the opening of its 42nd LasikPlus vision center in the United
States in Norfolk, Virginia. The new facility is the first LasikPlus vision
center to serve this region of the United States.

The new LasikPlus vision center is equipped with technologically advanced
lasers and diagnostic equipment, including Bausch & Lomb, VISX and Alcon
lasers, to offer patients a wide choice of traditional laser vision correction
and advanced custom wavefront procedures.

Stephen N. Joffe, LCA-Vision chairman and chief executive officer commented,
"We continue to see favorable growth trends in the laser vision correction
industry and are delighted to offer consumers in the Norfolk market the many
benefits LasikPlus provides its patients. Expanding into new markets is
integral to our strategy of capitalizing on the significant growth
opportunities in our industry as more customers learn about the benefits of
laser vision correction and choose to have the procedure. Through our LasikPlus
business model, we have the ability to offer patients in this new market a
broad selection of advanced laser and diagnostic technology, a range of
affordable prices, and various payment programs."

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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