Anna Austin, EVP, Corporate Communications (636) 534-2271 Email: investor.relations@tlcvision.com
TLCVisionAnnounces Ambulatory Surgery Center Expansion
ST. LOUIS, MO, — November 8, 2006 – TLC Vision Corporation (NASDAQ:TLCV; TSX:TLC), North America’s premier eye care services company, announced today expansion of its ambulatory surgery center (ASC) business. This brings TLCVision’s total number of ASCs to 11.
The Wilmington, Delaware de novo ambulatory surgery center is expected to begin doing cases in the fourth quarter of 2006. In partnership with four surgeons, TLCVisionowns a significant minority position in this two-room ASC. The facility is expected to perform about 2,400 procedures annually.
TLCVisionalso announced today a new de novo ASC in St. Louis, Missouri. This three-room facility, in partnership with six surgeons, is expected to perform over 1,500 procedures annually when it becomes operational in the first quarter of 2007. TLCVisionwill retain a majority interest in this facility.
“These two ASC development deals provide a good platform for growth, a good return for our shareholders and strengthens the relationships we have with several key surgeons across both the St. Louis and Wilmington markets,” said Jim Wachtman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We will continue to look for select high quality investments which leverage our existing surgeon relationships, as well as continue to invest in other growth segments within the eye care space.”
AboutTLCVision
TLCVisionis North America’s premier eye care services company, providing eye doctors with the tools and technologies needed to deliver high-quality patient care. Through its centers management and technology access service models, TLCVisionmaintains leading positions in Refractive, Cataract and Optometric Services markets. More information about TLCVisioncan be found on the corporate websitewww.tlcv.com. Go towww.tlcvision.com for information on refractive surgery.
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