TLCV 5.10 TLCVision Announces Two New TLC Laser Eye Centers(R)
Jun 25, 2007 8:41:00 AM
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI -- (MARKETWIRE) -- 06/25/07 -- TLC Vision Corporation (TSX: TLC)(NASDAQ: TLCV), North America's premier eye care services company, announced today the opening of two new TLC Laser Eye Centers® (TLC). The Company has opened a center located in Portland, Oregon, which is the first TLC center in that state. In addition, the Company has opened a second location in Chicago, Illinois, which will leverage marketing activities currently underway and expand its presence in that already successful market.
Both of these centers will operate under the new TLC model, which combines the strength of the Company's optometric co-management and health plan relationships with aggressive pricing and direct to consumer advertising. This strategy leverages the strong TLC brand that has performed more procedures than any other company in the world. These two new centers brings the total number of TLC centers to 80.
Learn more about TLC Laser Eye Centers at www.tlcvision.com or by calling 1-888-225-5852.
About TLCVision
TLCVision is 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, and its managed care contracting strength, TLCVision maintains leading positions in Refractive and Cataract markets. More information about TLCVision can be found on the corporate website www.tlcv.com. Go to www.tlcvision.com for information on refractive surgery.
Forward Looking Statements
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Contacts:
TLC Vision Corporation
Anna Austin
EVP, Corporate Communications
(636) 534-2271
Email: investor.relations@tlcvision.com
Website: www.tlcv.com / www.tlcvision.com