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<LEGEND>
This Schedule also contains summary financial information extracted from the
interim consolidated financial statements of TLC The Laser Center Inc. for the
nine month period ending February 28, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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