Laser Vision Centers, Inc. Announces Same U.S. Laser Revenue For February Up 40%
ST. LOUIS--(BW HealthWire)--March 16, 1999--LASER VISION CENTERS,
INC., (Nasdaq: LVCI) announced today that same U.S. laser
revenue for the month of February increased 40% compared to the same
month a year ago. Same U.S. laser revenue compares the revenue
generated on 24 lasers that were in operation in February 1998 to the
revenue generated by those same lasers in February 1999, and is not
equal to total company growth, which would be a higher percentage. The
Company operated a total of 36 lasers during February 1999.
The Company noted that surgical case volume increased 56% for the
24 lasers that were in operation in both February 1998 and February
1999. These 24 lasers accounted for 69% of the total U.S. case volume
for the month of February 1999.
Laser Vision is one of the world's largest providers of excimer
lasers, related equipment and support services for the treatment of
nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
Except for historical information, statements relating to the
Company's plan, objectives and future performance are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management's current
expectations. Because of various risks and uncertainties, actual
strategies and results in future periods may differ materially from
those currently expected. Additional discussion of factors affecting
the Company's business is contained in the Company's most recent
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT:
Laser Vision Centers, Inc., St. Louis
John A. Stiles, 314/434-6900
jstiles@laservision.com
URL: laservision.com
KEYWORD: MISSOURI
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