Vision Twenty-One Opens TenthRefractive Eye Laser Center
November 18, 1999 08:30 AM Eastern Time
LARGO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 1999--Vision Twenty-One, Inc. EYES , today announced the opening of its tenth eye laser center with the Arizona Eye Laser Center at Scottsdale.
The company's newest center is located at 9201 East Mountain View, Suite 120, Scottsdale, AZ.
"Our decision to add a third refractive surgery center to the Arizona market is supported by the positive response we've received from local ophthalmologists wanting to expand their refractive surgery practices," said Theodore N. Gillette, chief executive officer of Vision Twenty-One.
The Arizona Eye Laser Center at Scottsdale currently has approximately four refractive surgeons performing laser vision correction surgery using the latest VISX Excimer Laser System VISX technology. In addition to the Scottsdale center, Vision Twenty-One operates the Arizona Eye Laser Center at Phoenix, (opened in 1998) and the Arizona Eye Laser Center at Tucson (opened in 1999). Vision Twenty-One also manages three ambulatory surgery centers in the Phoenix and Tucson markets.
Recently, Vision Twenty-One announced a number of key developments in support of its corporate restructuring into a vision care company focused on refractive eye laser and surgery center development. It also announced it is exiting the physician practice management (PPM) business and exploring a number of strategic alternatives intended to maximize shareholder value.
Vision Twenty-One is a vision care company focused on the development of refractive eye laser and surgery centers. The company is headquartered in Largo, FL, and maintains regional offices in Phoenix, Minneapolis, and Somerset, NJ. For more company information visit our Web site at www.visiontwentyone.com.
CONTACT: Vision Twenty-One, Largo Mary Laurinaitis Corporate Communications 727/545-4300, ext. 5-2400 or Heidi Hart Investor Relations 727/545-4300, ext. 5-2124
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