California Eye Professionals and LASIK surgeon Dr. Richard Burns NOW OFFER CustomVue™

INDIVIDUALIZED LASER VISION CORRECTION PROCEDURE APPROVED BY FDA

Temecula, California, October 30, 2003 - Richard R. Burns, M.D., of the California Eye Professionals Medical Group, Inc. in Temecula, California, announced today that it offers the FDA approved CustomVue individualized laser vision correction procedure, a major breakthrough for the correction of nearsightedness and astigmatism. The treatment signals a new era in laser vision correction, and establishes a new standard for the measurement and correction of the unique imperfections in each individual’s vision. As shown in a clinical study, this precise level of measurement and correction potentially enables individuals to achieve vision better than is possible with glasses and contact lenses.

CustomVue potentially enables individuals to achieve their best possible vision. The procedure is based on the WaveScan® technology, originally developed for use in high-powered telescopes to reduce distortions when viewing distant objects in space. VISX has adapted this technology for use in individualized laser vision correction to treat nearsighted and astigmatic individuals in the United States.

“Glasses and contact lenses are limited in their ability to correct unique imperfections in each individual’s vision,” said Dr. Burns. “In fact thousands of individuals have the same prescription. With WaveScan-driven technology, we are able to carefully measure the unique characteristics of each individual’s vision and develop a treatment plan tailored just for that person’s eyes.” And now, we are able to let patients “preview” an approximation of their potential vision before undergoing the procedure. “Once a WaveScan measurement is taken, we now have the option to create a unique trial lens called a PreVue® Lens, with an individual’s unique correction on it. This lens is then fitted into a trial frame so the patient can preview his or her new, improved vision,” said Dr. Burns.

A clinical study showed that after one year 98 percent of the participants achieved 20/20 or better vision, without glasses or contact lenses, after the procedure. Seventy percent of these patients had vision better than 20/20, without glasses or contact lenses. Anyone 21 years of age or older who wears glasses or contact lenses for the correction of nearsightedness and/or astigmatism may be a candidate for the procedure.

This procedure sets a new standard in the laser vision correction industry. “I am delighted that CustomVue is now available for our patients,” noted William Blase, M.D., eye surgeon and Medical Director of California Eye Professionals.  “We were so pleased with the outstanding results of the clinical study and are delighted that we now have the ability to treat nearsighted and astigmatic individuals using the most advanced technology available from VISX, Incorporated,” Dr. Blase added.

Dr. Richard R. Burns was among the first in the nation to perform laser vision correction surgery.  He has performed over 10,000 eye surgical procedures.

For more information about the CustomVue procedure, call us at 1-888-EYE-PROS, visit our website at www.caleyepros.com.

Prescription only. See your physician for prescribing information. Statements about the potential benefits of CustomVue are based on clinical trial results. Your results may vary.