TLCVision Announces 11th Ambulatory Surgery Center, With Acquisition Of Liberty Eye Surgical Center In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

"TLCVision continues to deliver on its eye care diversificationstrategy," said Jim Wachtman, President and CEO. "This acquisition isexpected to be immediately accretive to earnings and allows us theopportunity to work with six highly respected ophthalmologists in thePhiladelphia area."

Cataract procedures are most common among the senior populationand, out of the top 10 major markets in the country, Philadelphia hasthe highest percentage of adults age 65+. Along with the Kremer ASC,acquired in July 2005, these acquisitions now provide TLCVision astrong presence in the large Philadelphia cataract market.

TLCVision acquired 49% of the assets of Liberty Eye SurgicalCenter. The six ophthalmologist partners include Joanna Fisher, M.D.,Dennis Khoury, M.D., Richard Naids, M.D., John Siliquini, M.D.,Mustapha Shayegan, M.D., and Dennis Slochower, M.D., Managing Partner.

About TLCVision

TLCVision is North America's premier eye care services company,providing eye doctors with the tools and technologies needed todeliver high-quality patient care. Through its centers management andtechnology access service models, and its managed care contractingstrength, TLCVision maintains leading positions in Refractive,Cataract, and AMD markets. More information about TLCVision can befound on the web site at www.tlcv.com.

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