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LCA-Vision Inc. (NASDAQ:LCAV), a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand, announced today revised earnings guidance for the full-year of 2006. Earnings per diluted share are now expected to be in the range of $1.60 to $1.70, compared with prior guidance of $1.80 to $1.90, and the company expects revenue growth for the second half of 2006 to be between 25% and 30%. Conference Call & Webcast LCA-Vision will host a conference call and webcast on Monday, October 2, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the contents of this news release. To access the conference call, dial 866-322-1352 (within the United States and Canada), or 706-758-1564 (international callers). The webcast will be available at the investor relations section of LCA-Vision�s website. A replay of the call and webcast will begin approximately two hours after the live call has ended. To access the replay, dial 800-642-1687 (within the United States and Canada), or 706-645-9291 (international callers) and enter the conference ID number: 775 06 89. Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results LCA-Vision will release third quarter 2006 financial results prior to market opening on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will also be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. (ET). To access the conference call, dial 866-322-1352 (within the United States and Canada), or 706-758-1564 (international callers). The webcast and presentation will be available at the investor relations section of LCA-Vision�s website. A replay of the call and webcast will begin approximately two hours after the live call has ended. To access the replay, dial 800-642-1687 (within the United States and Canada), or 706-645-9291 (international callers) and enter the conference ID number: 747 75 62. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions of LCA-Vision that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this release, including statements regarding our belief that revenues and earnings will exhibit healthy year-over-year growth for fiscal 2006, among others, are based on information available to us as of the date hereof. Actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in such forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties associated with our business, including, without limitation, those concerning economic, political and sociological conditions; market acceptance of our services; the successful execution of marketing strategies to cost effectively drive patients to our vision centers; competition in the laser vision correction industry; an inability to attract new patients; the possibility of long-term side effects and adverse publicity regarding laser vision correction; operational and management instability; regulatory action against us or others in the laser vision correction industry; and the relatively high fixed cost structure of our business. For a further discussion of the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations, please review our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to our Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Except to the extent required under the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, we assume no obligation to update the information included in this news release, whether as a result of new information, future events, or circumstances, or otherwise. About LCA-Vision Inc./LasikPlus LCA-Vision Inc. is a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand. We own and operate 57 LasikPlus fixed-site laser vision correction centers in the United States and a joint venture in Canada. Additional information is available at our corporate websites: www.lca-vision.com and www.lasikplus.com. It's Not Just LASIK. It's LasikPlus! LCA-Vision Inc. (NASDAQ:LCAV), a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand, announced today revised earnings guidance for the full-year of 2006. Earnings per diluted share are now expected to be in the range of $1.60 to $1.70, compared with prior guidance of $1.80 to $1.90, and the company expects revenue growth for the second half of 2006 to be between 25% and 30%. Conference Call & Webcast LCA-Vision will host a conference call and webcast on Monday, October 2, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the contents of this news release. To access the conference call, dial 866-322-1352 (within the United States and Canada), or 706-758-1564 (international callers). The webcast will be available at the investor relations section of LCA-Vision's website. A replay of the call and webcast will begin approximately two hours after the live call has ended. To access the replay, dial 800-642-1687 (within the United States and Canada), or 706-645-9291 (international callers) and enter the conference ID number: 775 06 89. Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results LCA-Vision will release third quarter 2006 financial results prior to market opening on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will also be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. (ET). To access the conference call, dial 866-322-1352 (within the United States and Canada), or 706-758-1564 (international callers). The webcast and presentation will be available at the investor relations section of LCA-Vision's website. A replay of the call and webcast will begin approximately two hours after the live call has ended. To access the replay, dial 800-642-1687 (within the United States and Canada), or 706-645-9291 (international callers) and enter the conference ID number: 747 75 62. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions of LCA-Vision that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this release, including statements regarding our belief that revenues and earnings will exhibit healthy year-over-year growth for fiscal 2006, among others, are based on information available to us as of the date hereof. Actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in such forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties associated with our business, including, without limitation, those concerning economic, political and sociological conditions; market acceptance of our services; the successful execution of marketing strategies to cost effectively drive patients to our vision centers; competition in the laser vision correction industry; an inability to attract new patients; the possibility of long-term side effects and adverse publicity regarding laser vision correction; operational and management instability; regulatory action against us or others in the laser vision correction industry; and the relatively high fixed cost structure of our business. For a further discussion of the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations, please review our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to our Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Except to the extent required under the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, we assume no obligation to update the information included in this news release, whether as a result of new information, future events, or circumstances, or otherwise. About LCA-Vision Inc./LasikPlus LCA-Vision Inc. is a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand. We own and operate 57 LasikPlus fixed-site laser vision correction centers in the United States and a joint venture in Canada. Additional information is available at our corporate websites: www.lca-vision.com and www.lasikplus.com. It's Not Just LASIK. It's LasikPlus!