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To: Michael $ who wrote (1)	6/11/1999 7:00:00 AM
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Sterling Vision, Inc. Announces Over A 200% Increase in Laser Procedures for April 1999Sterling Vision,

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 1999--Sterling Vision, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISEE), a chain of approximately 300 company-owned and franchised retail optical stores, today announced continued record increases in the number of laser surgery procedures performed, during the month of April, 1999, as compared to April, 1998, on the six (6) excimer lasers owned by its wholly owned subsidiary, Insight Laser Centers, Inc., including those performed at Insight's premier facility located in Trump Tower, New York City. Dr. Robert Cohen, Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors, stated "It has now become evident that the laser surgery procedure continues to gain widespread acceptance by the general public, all as evidenced by such increases; and we believe that this huge rise in laser procedures will have a positive impact on Sterling's 1999 financial performance." Sterling Vision, Inc. in one of the largest chains of retail optical stores in the United States and a significant managed vision care provider. All statements contained herein (other than historical facts) are based upon current expectations. These statements are forward looking in nature and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the Company's forward looking statements. Generally, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expects" and similar expressions as they relate to the Company and/or its management, are intended to identify forward looking statements. CONTACT: Joseph Silver Executive Vice President & General Counsel 516/390-2144

To: Michael $ who wrote (1)	6/11/1999 7:45:00 AM
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Click Here For Advanced Search Options Simple Search Media Kit information June 11 1999 Laser Surgery Boosts Sterling's Bottom Line EAST MEADOW, N.Y.-Laser-surgery has been growing fast for Sterling Vision. The eyewear chain had an increase of more than 200 percent in the number of laser procedures performed in April using the six excimer lasers owned by its Insight Laser Centers subsidiary. "It has now become evident that the laser surgery procedure continues to gain widespread acceptance by the general public…as evidenced by such increases," says Sterlng's chairman Robert Cohen, OD. "We believe that this huge rise in laser procedures will have a positive impact on Sterling's 1999 financial performance." Posted: 01-Jun-99 Volume: Issue: Back to the top