LCA-Vision Reports 2011 First Quarter Procedure Volume

CINCINNATI, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LCA-Vision Inc. (NASDAQ: LCAV), a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus® brand, today reported that 18,857 procedures were performed during the first quarter of 2011, compared with 19,066 procedures (62 vision centers) during the first quarter of 2010.  Same-store procedures (54 vision centers) increased by 8% year-over-year from 17,408 procedures during the first quarter of 2010, the second consecutive quarter of year-over-year same-store procedure growth.

LCA-Vision will release first quarter 2011 financial results prior to market opening on Tuesday, April 26, 2011.  A conference call and webcast to discuss the results also will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

To access the conference call, dial 866-322-1352 (within the United States and Canada), or 706-643-6246 (international callers).  The webcast will be available at the investor relations section of LCA-Vision's website.  A replay of the call and webcast will begin approximately two hours after the live call has ended.  To access the replay, dial 800-642-1687 (within the United States and Canada), or 706-645-9291 (international callers) and enter the conference ID number: 54936171.

About LCA-Vision Inc./LasikPlus®

LCA-Vision Inc., a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus® brand, operates 54 LasikPlus® fixed-site laser vision correction centers in 26 states and 41 markets in the United States.  Additional company information is available at www.lca-vision.com and www.lasikplus.com.

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513-792-9292	310-691-7100

SOURCE LCA-Vision Inc.

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