To: Jim Mac who wrote (162 ) 7/15/1998 8:44:00 PM From: W Shakespeare Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 413
Laser Vision Centers, Inc. Announces Same U.S. Laser Revenue For June Up Over 120% ST. LOUIS--(BW HealthWire)--July 15, 1998--LASER VISION CENTERS, INC., (NASDAQ Symbol:LVCI) announced today that Same U.S. Laser Revenue for the month of June increased over 120% compared to the same month a year ago. Same U.S. Laser Revenue compares the revenue generated on 23 lasers that were in operation in June 1997 to the revenue generated by those same lasers in June 1998. The Company stated that June was its best month to date for U.S. surgical case volume and that over 230 surgeons used its laser services during the month of June. Laser Vision Center's, Inc. is the world's largest operator of excimer lasers with locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, Finland and Greece. The excimer laser is a device which allows eye surgeons to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism with an outpatient procedure which usually lasts less than one minute. 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. John A. Stiles 314/434-6900 jstiles@laservision.com laservision.com KEYWORD: MISSOURI