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Biotech / Medical : Laser Vision Centers, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVCI) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Jim Mac who wrote (206)	3/16/1999 9:46:00 AM
From: W Shakespeare	Respond to of 413

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 BW0015 MAR 16,1999 3:17 PACIFIC 06:17 EASTERN