TLC Vision Corporation: Major Victory-Tiger Wins Fourth Green Jacket

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    ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2005--TLC Vision Corporation (TSX:TLC)(NASDAQ:TLCV) -

    Tiger Has 43 Wins Since LASIK Surgery in 1999

    Green jackets are not considered wise fashion statements. That is, unless you're from Augusta, Georgia, where Tiger Woods picked up the fourth green jacket of his career. It was Tiger's 43rd PGA Tour win since undergoing LASIK surgery at TLC Laser Eye Centers, a subsidiary of TLCVision and the largest provider of laser vision correction in North America. Like many others seeking help with their vision, Tiger did not make his decision lightly.

    "For my game, improving my vision was just as important as improving my swing. I was sick and tired of wearing contacts and having to deal with playing golf with the wind blowing and all the pollen and dust," a grateful Woods explains. His search led him to TLC as did others. Hundreds of golf professionals, including teaching professionals, PGA and LPGA players, have chosen TLC for their laser vision correction.

    "As a professional golfer my eye sight was just too important to risk," says Woods. "My vision is fantastic. After five years I'm still seeing 20/20 and I haven't needed any enhancement or retreatment procedures."

    Tiger Woods has had an unprecedented career, winning some of golf's most prized majors. He has won 58 tournaments, 43 of those on the PGA TOUR, including four Masters Tournaments, two PGA Championships, two U.S. Open Championships, and the 2000 British Open Championship. He is the career victories leader among active players on the PGA TOUR and is the career money list leader.

    Recent advances in technology have made LASIK more precise and better than ever. Now, today's golfers can take advantage of CustomLASIK the advanced procedure that uses the wavefront analyzer to measure the way light passes through your eye. CustomLASIK is able to address and correct "higher-order" aberrations, which are distortions thought to cause problems such as halos or glare. TLC Laser Eye Centers provides LASIK and CustomLASIK laser vision correction procedures using the latest approved technologies in an effort to provide crisp, clear vision. What the procedure won't provide is a better golf swing or major golf championships.

    If improving your vision seems like something you may be interested in, take Tiger's advice. "If you're considering LASIK, do your homework. Look for a surgeon with proven experience and a laser center that answers all of your questions and stands behind their results. When I decided to have LASIK, I looked to the doctors at TLC Laser Eye Centers."

    TLC Laser Eye Centers

    TLC surgeons have performed over 600,000 laser vision correction procedures. TLC has over 70 locations across North America, TLC Laser Eye Centers' experienced affiliated doctors use advanced and proven technology to correct common vision disorders. TLC Laser Eye Centers is proud to offer CustomLASIK, the customized, advanced procedure that may provide patients with a greater chance of achieving 20/20 vision.

    TLCVision is North America's premier eye care services company, providing eye doctors with the tools and technologies needed to deliver high-quality care. We maintain leading positions in Refractive, Cataract and Optometric Services markets, plus the AMD market through our significant ownership in OccuLogix, Inc (NASDAQ: RHEO, TSX: RHE). The key drivers of TLCVision's strategy are our affiliated network of thousands of eye doctors, proven corporate and consumer marketing and education programs, and access to state of the art clinical technologies. We are supported by strong financial performance, a culture of operational excellence and an experienced management team.. The Company's common shares trade on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol 'TLCV' and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol 'TLC'. More information about the Company can be found on the TLCVision web site, www.tlcvision.com.

    TLC Vision Corporation (TSX:TLC) (NASDAQ:TLCV)

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CONTACT: TLC Vision Corporation Derek Martinez Marketing Specialist (314) 523-8277 derek.martinez@tlcvision.com

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